METROCK 2026 - Metropolitan Rock Festival

METROCK (Metropolitan Rock Festival) is one of Tokyo's largest outdoor rock music festivals, held annually since 2012. The festival takes place at Shinkiba Studio Coast and surrounding venues in Tokyo's waterfront district, featuring multiple stages with both Japanese and international rock, pop, and alternative acts. Known for its urban setting and diverse lineup spanning indie rock to mainstream J-pop, METROCK attracts tens of thousands of music fans each year. The festival has become a cornerstone of Japan's spring music festival circuit, offering a more accessible alternative to rural festivals like Fuji Rock.

Rock and alternative music fans, particularly those interested in Japanese indie and mainstream acts alongside select international performers, will find METROCK ideal. The festival draws a younger crowd in their 20s and 30s with an energetic, urban festival atmosphere that's less camping-focused than rural counterparts. The waterfront location and multiple indoor-outdoor stages make it more weather-resistant than purely outdoor festivals. Arrive early to navigate the multiple venues and plan your stage schedule in advance, as acts often overlap across locations.