Roland Opens Roland New York City Store

Roland has announced the opening of its Roland Store New York City, the company’s first standalone retail location in the U.S. Opening early October at 414 West 14th Street in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, the new destination brings Roland, Bossand Drum Workshop (DW) together under one roof for an experience built around discovery, creativity and the enduring power of making music.

Roland Store New York City is designed as a destination for musicians, producers, creators and music enthusiasts to play, explore, learn and connect. From instruments that helped shape modern music to the latest innovations in music technology, visitors can experience Roland’s expansive ecosystem firsthand, with opportunities to get hands-on with products and receive guidance from knowledgeable Roland specialists.

Housed within a historic New York City building, the showroom features dedicated spaces spanning piano, drums, guitar, synthesizers, dance/DJ, and Roland Cloud, with additional product warehouse space bringing the total footprint to more than 9,000 square feet. Located near the 14th Street and 8th Avenue subway station, Roland Store New York City places the brand at the center of Manhattan’s vibrant Meatpacking District, surrounded by a dynamic mix of technology, culture, and retail, with destinations like Chelsea Market nearby. Its central location also provides easy access to artists, creators, studios, and venues, while connecting Roland to the region’s broader music, entertainment, and media communities.

“New York has long been a place where new sounds, ideas, and creative movements take shape, making it a natural home for Roland’s U.S. flagship store,” said Masahiro Minowa, CEO of Roland Corporation. “Roland has always been committed to pushing music forward, and this store gives us a new way to share that spirit with musicians and creators while bringing our global retail experience to one of the world’s most important cultural centers.”

“Roland Store New York City gives us the opportunity to bring our brands and our people closer to the musicians and creators who make New York such an important part of the global music community,” said Manuele Barbini, CEO of Roland Americas. “We’re excited to give musicians, producers, and creators in New York a space where they can explore the latest Roland, Boss, and DW innovations, connect with our team, and be part of a new creative hub for the city.”

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