The Osaka Metropolitan Rock Festival is happening this weekend at Osaka's Umitofureai Plaza, and you can watch it all for free on ABEMA.

Running May 30-31, the festival features a massive lineup split across two days. Saturday's bill includes [Alexandros], SHISHAMO, Chilli Beans., and CANDY TUNE, while Sunday brings WEST., T.M.Revolution, Da-iCE, and NCT's YUTA among many others. In total, over 50 artists are performing across the two days.

This is a particularly significant moment for SHISHAMO fans—the band will perform their final shows in June, making this festival appearance one of their last public performances. The group has been a fixture in Japan's music scene, and their appearance here adds extra weight to what's already shaping up to be a memorable festival.

ABEMA's coverage goes beyond just livestreaming the Osaka performances. The streaming schedule will blend the live Osaka footage with content from the festival's Tokyo dates (May 16-17), including artist interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. This hybrid approach gives viewers a more complete picture of the festival experience across both cities.

The free stream through ABEMA's Metro Rock channel makes this accessible to anyone with internet access—no ticket purchase required. ABEMA will publish a detailed timetable showing exactly when each artist performs and goes live on the platform, so you can plan which sets to catch.

Whether you're interested in catching SHISHAMO's final chapter, discovering new artists, or supporting established acts like [Alexandros] and WEST., the Osaka Metropolitan Rock Festival offers something for multiple tastes. The mix of established names and up-and-coming acts typical of this festival means there's room for pleasant surprises alongside the can't-miss performances.

Both days start this weekend, so set your reminders if there are specific artists you want to catch.