Update 4/12/2025:

Don’t forget to visit our CLOCKENFLAP MERCHANDISE tent to grab exclusive official merchandise*! Besides the classic Logo Lineup Tees (in Black and Washed Grey) and Graphic Lineup Tees featuring Hermann, Flo, and the gang, check out our new gear, ranging from the reflective Windbreaker with hidden pockets, the versatile 3-way Mat Bag (it turns into a picnic mat!), Orbitals-Go-Round Blankets, Corduroy Ball Caps, Mini Fans, adorable Flo & Pam Plush Keychains, Flying Saucer Shaker Keychains, and Sticker Packs.

Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Tamjai x Clockenflap collab tees and towels, alongside merch from performing artists! Get in there early, ‘cause the good stuff goes fast.

*Clockenflap will donate 100% of profits from all official festival merchandise sold this weekend to the “Tai Po Relief Fund” of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and “Mental Health Relief Fund” of Mind HK, to show our condolences to victims, their families, and all affected by the recent tragic fire in Tai Po.

Clockenflap Releases this Year’s Full Festival Experience Details, Including Site Map, Schedule Plus Full Lineup of Stages, Arts Programme, Family Activities, F&B, and More!

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today announced full details of this year’s festival experience, including the site map, schedule, complete list of stages, arts programme, family activities, F&B, and a variety of special attractions that fans can enjoy at Central Harbourfront from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December, 2025. 

As well as an eclectic lineup of top international, regional and local acts across five stages, Clockenflap will once again showcase the full, world-class festival experience that fans have come to know and love, including a spectacular outdoor environment overlooking Hong Kong’s iconic harbour, 16 mouth-watering F&B outlets, a dazzling array of Instagrammable art installations, and a lively selection of family-friendly activities for festivalgoers of all ages. 

Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2025 is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

FIVE STAGES OF MUSIC

Harbourflap Stage

The Harbourflap Stage is Clockenflap’s mighty main stage. Find the highest profile artists here with the snazziest production shows, all primed to deliver those spine-tingling festival moments. Harbourflap highlights this year include J-pop/R&B sensation VAUNDY (Fri), UK indie icons BLOC PARTY (Sat) and shoegaze legends MY BLOODY VALENTINE (Sun), plus unmissable sets by JACOB COLLIER (Fri), YOGA LIN (Sun), RICH BRIAN (Sat), PANTHER CHAN (Fri), FRANZ FERDINAND (Sun) and so many more.

Orbit Stage

Showcasing artists from a wide spectrum of styles, genres and countries, the Orbit Stage celebrates the depth, breadth and diversity of Clockenflap’s lineup, from acclaimed international favourites BETH GIBBONS (Sat), SPARKS (Fri) and TV GIRL (Sun) to incredible regional standouts such as ANO (Sat), ELLEGARDEN (Sun) and PHUM VIPHURIT (Sat), to name but a few.

Park Stage

Set within the festival site’s grassy lawns, the Park Stage is a firm fan favourite, and the best place to catch edgy, emerging talent alongside the best in electronic music. Broaden your musical horizons with BRIGHT EYES (Sun), WENDY WANDER (Fri), RIKON (Sat), PUULUUP (Sun) and more, before the likes of DIGITALISM (Fri), DAVE CLARKE (Sat) and RIRIA (Sun) turn up the dancefloor energy at night.

Robot Stage

With two distinct personalities, the Robot Stage features family-friendly, kids-focused content by day, before turning its attention to DJs and party crews once the sun sets. Get ready to dance the night away to a handpicked selection of the city’s finest electronic trailblazers, including MEAN GURLS CLUB (Sun), 0159 (Sat) and UMAMI (Sat), while other highlights include UK dubstep supremo RSD (Sun) and Japanese/HK DJ duo AZABU PUNKS (Fri).

Silent Disco powered by Carlsberg

Always a popular festival hotspot, Silent Disco powered by Carlsberg features sets from the likes of DJ FABSABS, BAD BAMBINO, BBLAMB and many more. Revel in a DJ experience like no other, and join in the good times all weekend long.

ARTS

Clockenflap’s arts programme has been a cornerstone of the festival since day one, and this year is no exception, with a spectacular selection of eye-catching art installations and one-of-a-kind attractions to light up your festival experience.

The highlight of this year’s arts programme is the world premiere of Minimax: The Planets, a mobile, site-responsive and kinetic theatrical experience conceptualised by Jay Hofmann-Forster (co-founder and artistic director of Clockenflap) and designed by Obie Chan (Screw Up Studio). Written and directed by Benjamin Smith (Svalbard Company, SE), Minimax: The Planets reimagines Gustav Holst’s iconic suite as a living, breathing theatrical work, where each planet becomes a character in its own right, expressed through an eclectic score ranging from electronic soundscapes to contemporary jazz, and embodied through street dance, voguing, hip-hop, circus and contemporary performance. A groundbreaking fusion of theatre, music, and movement, Minimax blends large-scale rolling sets, live music, dance, visual art and audience participation—transforming transitional time and liminal space into moments of collective wonder. This project is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

Other arts programme highlights include The Origin, an intriguing DJ booth and art installation created by Screw Up Studio, and Relentless Melt No. 42: Generative Abstractions, a hand-picked selection of music videos by Hong Kong artists that deploy generative AI models like Midjourney and Kling in the service of abstract experimentation, co-curated by CityUHK’s experimental animation professor Max Hattler and Clockenflap’s artistic director Jay Hofmann-Forster.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

A festival that caters to merry-makers of all ages, Clockenflap features a carefully curated programme of family-friendly attractions and interactive activities designed for children. These include: hands-on Family Workshops by Hong Kong Children’s Discovery Museum; energizing sonic experiences employing ancient musical traditions with Hakgwai & Chor Lai; percussion-based musical participation at the ever-popular Drum Jam; lively lyrical showdowns and an intergalactic disco at Lipsync Battle; singalong puppet-show fun with Treasure Chest Theatre’s ‘Peace on Earth: A Pigeon’s Story’; plus Face Painting and a Bouncy Castle.

UNIQUE ON-SITE EXPERIENCES

10 Asian Designers to Watch 2025: When Fashion Meets Music

The 10 Asian Designers to Watch Exhibition, now in its 9th edition, celebrates ten exceptional Asian designers, highlighting their innovative collections and reaffirming Fashion Asia’s commitment to nurturing regional talent. Themed ‘The Fashion Compass’, this year’s exhibition weaves together the best of fashion, music, art and self-expression, offering attendees an immersive journey through the latest fashion trends. The event will feature signature pieces from the winners of ‘10 Asian Designers to Watch 2025’, meticulously curated by a distinguished panel of industry experts. Celebrated local stylist Chloe Mak will curate one music-festival-inspired ‘mix-and-match’ look from each winning designer brand’s collection, which will be transformed into stunning illustrated artworks by renowned illustrator Jenny Chui. This dynamic collaboration will act as the festival’s dedicated Fashion Compass, guiding festivalgoers through a vibrant fusion of style and artistry while amplifying the designers’ creative visions. A special opening ceremony, exclusive to invited guests and media, will take place in the evening of 6 December 2025 at Clockenflap, marking this landmark collaboration between fashion and music.

Tamjai Avenue

TamJai International proudly brings together three of its renowned rice noodle brands: Tamjai Yunnan Mixian, Tamjai Samgor Mixian, and the international rice noodles brand Tamjai Mixian for this year’s Clockenflap. Under the theme “Made in Hong Kong, Made to Move”, local brands TamJai Yunnan Mixian and TamJai SamGor Mixian celebrate the artisanal spirit of craftsmanship. With years of dedication, strong reputations and a commitment to innovation, TamJai and SamGor have captivated Hongkongers’ taste buds with their original soup creation and rice noodles. TamJai Mixian, the international rice noodles brand, encapsulates the essence of both brands, bringing the beloved TamJai flavour to customers worldwide. For the first time at Clockenflap, the three brands will collaborate to curate a designated Tamjai Avenue, inviting both local and international music fans to experience and discover the charm of TamJai. At The Taste Of Hong Kong, indulge in signature dishes from TamJai and SamGor alongside exclusive Clockenflap delicacies that promise to delight your palate. At the Spiced Mixology Bar, TamJai App and SamGor App members can exclusively enjoy two specialty cocktails, while spice enthusiasts can put their taste buds to the test in the Spicy Soup Master Challenge for a chance to win exclusive prizes. With a food purchase, festivagoers can enjoy a unique Make Your Own Bowl Experience, customizing their own phone straps with various ingredient-inspired charms. And, in collaboration with Clockenflap, the three Mixian brands are launching limited-edition collectibles, allowing fans to “Bring TamJai Home.”

Silent Disco—Proudly Presented By Carlsberg

Born in Copenhagen in 1847, Carlsberg has become a common ground for beer lovers everywhere, celebrated for its uniquely smooth taste and extraordinary hop character. Whether you’re feeling the vibrant energy at Central Harbourfront or getting lost in the music with the Victoria Harbour skyline as the backdrop, a fresh pint of Carlsberg is the go-to companion for sharing those precious moments with friends. And don’t miss out on the Silent Disco—Proudly Presented By Carlsberg, housed within the stunning, contemplative art installation, The Origin. Grab your headphones, dive into the electrifying beats from our live DJs, and dance like nobody’s watching—all with a perfectly served Carlsberg in hand!

FOOD & DRINK

With 16 food outlets from some of Hong Kong’s best-loved eateries located throughout the festival, there’s a mouth-watering array of delicious cuisines for hungry Clockenflappers to chow down on. Take your pick from:

Best of TamJai Yunnan Mixian and TamJai SamGor Mixian including Rice Noodles, TuFei Chicken Wings and innovative snacks.

Inventive egg waffles from Chicken Egg Boy.

Spicy treats from Explicit Spices.

Iconic burgers from Beef & Liberty.

Perfectly made pizzas from Pizza Express.

Taiwanese barbecue from Master Beef.

Mexican tacos from El Taquero.

Innovative ice-cream from Teemtone Fai.

Healthy bites from Nosh.

Indian street food from Bengal Brothers.

Signature burgers from N+ Burger.

Authentic American BBQ from Smoke & Barrel.

Sweet treats from Cinnabon.

Classic Italian comfort food from Luigi’s.

Vegan-friendly gelato from Snack Baby.

Spicy ground beef tacos from El Macho Mexican.

CLOCKENFLAP’S SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

This December, Clockenflap will continue its efforts to make the festival as sustainable as possible. Attendees will be encouraged to streamline their waste disposal using the clearly marked Recycle, Biodegradable/Organic waste, and Other bins.

Festivalgoers will also be encouraged to bring in their own non-glass water canister, which they can refill for free at the festival’s water fountains, care of Life Solutions.

All food containers used at Clockenflap will be biodegradable, with food suppliers prohibited from using plastic packaging and cutlery. Furthermore, the festival doesn’t allow plastic straws, stirrers or landfill-generating gimmicks from sponsors.

Clockenflap is a cashless festival, so cash can’t be used for payment anywhere within the festival site. Instead, use your credit card, Octopus card or mobile payment wallet to pay for food, drink and merchandise. Don’t forget to make sure your phone is fully charged, you credit card packed, and your Octopus topped up!

Accepted forms of payment include:

Visa & Mastercard

Octopus

Alipay HK & Alipay

WeChat Pay HK & WeChat Pay

Union Pay (credit card)

JCB

Google Pay, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay

Update 14/11/2025:

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international

outdoor music and arts festival, today announced its hugely anticipated full lineup for this year’s event, adding several exciting new acts—including the Saturday and Sunday headliners—to the bill.

British indie-rock icons BLOC PARTY will make their long-awaited Hong Kong debut in the Saturday headline slot, while Irish-English shoegaze legends MY BLOODY VALENTINE will play Hong Kong for the first time as Sunday’s headliners. Two of J-pop’s hottest rising stars will also make their Hong Kong debut on Saturday, with Japanese singer-songwriter and former member of alternative J-pop idol group You’ll Melt More! ANO, and KENTO NAKAJIMA 中島健人, the breakout solo star from chart-topping group Sexy Zone, added to the lineup.

Among the other newly announced artists are US indie icons BRIGHT EYES (Sun), acclaimed Hong Kong singer/actress JACE 陳凱詠 (Sun), Thai-Chinese dream-pop chanteuse MOON TANG (Fri) and fan favorite indie band WENDY WANDER 溫蒂漫步(Fri), as well as a collection of special crossovers featuring some of Hong Kong’s most compelling creative talents and more.

MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS:

Viral Sensations

This year’s festival will feature a selection of artists who’ve made a huge impact on music fans around the world in recent years, racking up billions of streams between them. These include: J-pop rising superstar and Friday night headliner VAUNDY, who will deliver his first ever live performance outside of Japan; Indonesian rap star RICH BRIAN (Sat), the artist behind the 2021 megahit ‘edamame’ with bbno$; maverick UK multi-instrumentalist JACOB COLLIER (Fri), bringing his incredible improvisation-filled live show; singer-songwriter and former member of alternative J-pop idol group You’ll Melt More! ANO (Sat); British indie-folk singer-songwriter PASSENGER (Fri), best known for the 7-billion-stream global smash ‘Let Her Go’; and acclaimed American singer-songwriter JEREMY ZUCKER (Sun), who has racked up close to 2 billion plays for the song ‘comethru’ alone.

Indie Legends

Clockenflap has played host to some of the world’s biggest and best indie acts, and this year is no exception. London indie-rock icons BLOC PARTY will make their long-awaited Hong Kong debut as the Saturday headliners, while Irish-English shoegaze legends MY BLOODY VALENTINE will play Hong Kong for the first time as Sunday’s headliners. Also making their Hong Kong debut are former Portishead frontwoman and trip-hop trailblazer BETH GIBBONS (Sat), hugely influential American art-pop duo SPARKS (Fri) and iconic US indie wordsmiths BRIGHT EYES (Sun), while Sunday will also see Scottish indie heroes FRANZ FERDINAND bringing their swaggering brand of angular rock back to the Clockenflap stage for the first time in 12 years and Canadian post-rock masters GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (Sun)will make their Clockenflap debut.

Trendsetters

Showcasing artists that are carving their own unique musical path, Clockenflap once again presents some of the most distinctive and cutting-edge acts around. Californian indie innovators TV GIRL (Sun) bring their irresistible blend of lo-fi indie-pop and 1960s earworm samples, French collective L’IMPÉRATRICE (Sat) are ready to make Hong Kong dance with their melodic mélange of pop, electronica and nu-disco, while alt-indie favourite SOCCER MOMMY (Sat) is set to show why she’s one of the US’s most critically adored singer-songwriters. And look out for the neo-soul meets indie-folk sound of Thai troubadour PHUM VIPHURIT (Sat) and captivating Polish guitar hero MARCIN (Sun).

Best of Japan

Japan’s music scene is one of the world’s most vibrant, and Clockenflap continues to showcase the country’s sonic breadth and depth with an exceptional selection of top Japanese artists. In addition to VAUNDY (Fri) and ANO (Sat), J-pop fans can look forward to rising bedroom-pop star AKASAKI (Sat) and former Sexy Zone member gone solo KENTO NAKAJIMA 中島健人 (Sat). Other acts jetting in from Japan for this year’s festival include indie-popsters CHILLI BEANS. (Sat), veteran pop-punk band ELLEGARDEN (Sun) and soulful Marvin Gaye-inspired duo RIKON 離婚伝説 (Sat).

Local & Regional Heroes

Proudly championing the best music from around the region, this year’s lineup features some of the hottest acts from Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. Don’t miss the intoxicating sounds of Thai-Chinese dream-pop chanteuse MOON TANG on Friday, or acclaimed Hong Kong singer/actress JACE 陳凱詠 on Sunday. Fans of regional’s music scene, meanwhile, will be spoiled for choice, with Mandarin pop star YOGA LIN 林宥嘉 (Sun), indie-rockers WENDY WANDER 溫蒂漫步 (Fri), rising bedroom-pop star ANDR (Sun) and lively jazz, funk and soul act ROBOT SWING (Sat) among the highlights.

Special Hong Kong Crossovers

Drawing on Clockenflap’s deep Hong Kong roots, this year’s festival features a collection of unique local collaborations that you won’t see anywhere else. These include electrifying singer-songwriter PANTHER CHAN 陳蕾 with ELECTRIC APPLE (Fri), rappers BILLY CHOI and KI CHAN partnering with local YouTube phenomenon JFFT (Sat), YouTube creator and singer LAI YING 麗英 collaborating with influential jazz collective FOUNTAIN DE CHOPIN 翻騰三周半 (Sat), and a special farewell show for hip-hop crew M4GANG 摩四青年 that will see them join forces with veteran rap duo FAMA 農夫 (Sun).

Electronic Mavericks

If you’re here to dance, then Clockenflap has you covered with an eclectic selection of top electronic acts that know how to up the tempo. German electro-house hellraisers DIGITALISM (DJ SET) are jetting in to get the party started on Friday, before UK techno legend DAVE CLARKE and Belgian synthpop maverick BOLIS PUPUL ignite the dancefloor on Saturday. Ending the weekend with a bang on Sunday are British DJ/producer and long-running resident at legendary Ibiza club Space SPECIAL REQUEST and fast-rising UK-based Japanese DJ RIRIA.

For the full lineup, including day splits, see www.clockenflap.com

With its spectacular outdoor setting on Hong Kong’s iconic harbourfront, Clockenflap will once again feature the full, world-class festival experience that music fans have come to know and love, including multiple stages, an eclectic lineup of must-see international, regional and local acts, an array of eye-popping art installations, unique branded attractions and experiences, family-friendly workshops and performances, and a mouth-watering selection of F&B outlets.

Update 28/8/2025:

Now there’s even more reasons to get excited about this year’s festival! Get ready to explore the latest batch of amazing acts confirmed for Clockenflap2025! ✨ (5-7 Dec 2025 at Central Harbourfront)

We’ve just added a whole lot of new artists to this year’s lineup, including:

J-pop superstar Vaundy

Art-pop legends Sparks

Veteran Japanese rockers ELLEGARDEN

Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker

French nu-disco act L’Imperatrice

UK techno legend Dave Clarke

Japanese duo RIKON

And much more!

Plus our incredible first-wave lineup features: Indonesian rap star Rich Brian, acclaimed singer-songwriter Jacob Collier, Scottish indie legends Franz Ferdinand, Mandarin pop star Yoga Lin, trip-hop trailblazer Beth Gibbons, and Canadian post-rock masters Godspeed You! Black Emperor...

EVEN MORE GREAT ACTS COMING SOON, SO STAY TUNED!

Update 13/5/2025:

New Artists Announced for This Year’s Clockenflap, with Vaundy, Sparks, ELLEGARDEN, Jeremy Zucker, L'Impératrice and Many More Added to the Lineup

The iconic music and arts festival takes place at Central Harbourfront on

5-7 December, 2025, and tickets are on sale now!

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today gave music fans even more reasons to look forward to this year’s edition with the announcement of the second wave of acts that have been added to the lineup. With over 30 artists announced already, and many more still to come, excitement is building for another epic three-day weekender when the festival returns to Central Harbourfront from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December, 2025.

J-pop fans are in for a treat as Japanese superstar VAUNDY will make history at Clockenflap, marking his first-ever public performance outside Japan on the festival's opening night. This will be his sole Asian show outside his home country this year. Art-pop legends SPARKS will play Hong Kong for the first time ever on Friday night, French nu-disco act L’IMPERATRICE will light up the festival on Saturday, and veteran Japanese rockers ELLEGARDEN and acclaimed American singer-songwriter JEREMY ZUCKER have been added to the bill on Sunday.

Other newly announced highlights include: DJ duo of Johnny Takigero and Pesky Azabu Punks and Hong Kong shoegaze band CHUNG’S ASTROLOGY will pay tribute to the late Hong Kong indie legend Kwan King Chung—the band's founding member—by performing his final works at Clockenflap (all Friday); UK techno legend DAVE CLARKE, intriguing Japanese duo RIKON, Belgian maverick BOLIS PUPUL, and Taiwanese funk act ROBOT SWING (all Saturday); and Polish guitar rising star MARCIN, Singaporean synth-pop chanteuse YEULE, British DJ/producer SPECIAL REQUEST, UK dubstep DJ RSD, Taiwanese singer-songwriter ANDR, and Estonian nu-folk duo PUULUUP (all Sunday).

The second wave of acts join the stellar names already announced for this year’s festival, including: British indie-folk singer-songwriter PASSENGER, maverick UK multi-instrumentalist JACOB COLLIER, German electro-house hellraisers DIGITALISM (DJ SET), and fêted Hong Kong vocalist PANTHER CHAN (all Friday); Indonesian rap star RICH BRIAN, former Portishead frontwoman and trip-hop trailblazer BETH GIBBONS, US alt-indie favourite SOCCER MOMMY, Japanese indie-popsters CHILLI BEANS., and Thai vocalist PHUM VIPHURIT (all Saturday); and Scottish indie legends FRANZ FERDINAND, Mandarin pop star YOGA LIN, Canadian post-rock masters GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR, Californian indie heroes TV GIRL, and UK-based Japanese DJ RIRIA, whose acclaimed Boiler Room performance has captivated fans globally (all Sunday).

With its spectacular outdoor setting on Hong Kong’s iconic harbourfront, this year’s edition of Clockenflap will once again feature the full, world-class festival experience that music fans have come to know and love. In addition to multiple stages hosting a diverse and eclectic lineup of must-see international, regional and local acts, Clockenflappers will be able to enjoy an array of eye-popping art installations, a collection of unique branded attractions and experiences, family-friendly workshops and performances, and a mouth-watering selection of F&B outlets.

Thank You To Everyone Who Joined Us For Clockenflap 2024! We can’t wait to welcome you back for Clockenflap 2025, 5 - 7 December at the Central Harbourfront!