Party people, listen up! Clockenflap is back on Hong Kong’s festival calendar, and will be held from November 29-December 1, 2024. The weekend-long showcase of some of the most edgy artists from across the world is set to return to Central Harbourfront. Find out everything you need to know about the artist line-up, what the stage set-up will be, and how you can get your hands on tickets for the 852’s most happening international outdoor music and arts fest.
What is Clockenflap?
Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival — better known as simply Clockenflap — is Hong Kong’s biggest annual music and arts festival. It started out as a single-day affair in 2008 at Cyberport, but has since grown to become a three-day extravaganza that brings some of the top international, regional, and local music artists to Hong Kong. It’s also known for its varied F&B offerings and is a child-friendly event.
When is Clockenflap in 2024?
Clockenflap will take place from November 29-December 1, 2024 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, which is where the most recent editions of the popular festival have been held. The action will unfold in front of Victoria Harbour, against the stunning backdrop of the Hong Kong Island skyline. The first artist will perform at 5:30pm on Day 1, and at 12pm on the remaining days. The last performance will wrap up at 10:30pm on all three days.
Which artists will play at Clockenflap?
Clockenflap organisers have announced the first wave line-up for the 2024 festival. French electronic duo Air will headline the event on Day 1, British hip-hop star Central Cee will headline Day 2, and rock legend Jack White will close out the festival. Other acts who will take the stage at the three-day festival include American singer-songwriter St. Vincent, Brit psychedelic pop rockers Glass Animals, and genre-bending Los Angeles act Fiji Blue. The artist line-up includes trailblazing DJ/producer Jamie XX who will make his Clockenflap debut, Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, Canadian indie-rockers Mother Mother, and Thai singer-songwriter Violette Wautier. British Indie band Suede will be at Clockenflap as a special guest, and have an extended 90-minute set lined up for festival-goers.
| Friday, November 29 | Saturday, December 1 | Sunday, December 2 |
| Air | Central Cee | Jack White |
| Creepy Nuts | Suede | Jamie XX |
| Porter Robinson | St. Vincent | Glass Animals |
| deca joins | BANKS | yama |
| Mother Mother | Sakurazaka46 | toe |
| Carl Wong and the Hats On Band ft. Jer Lau | Fiji Blue | Gigantic Roar |
| The Black Skirts | Serrini | Yung Singh |
| A-Trak | Partiboi69 | Ibrahim Maalouf |
| Dave Clarke | Last Dinosaurs | Violette Wautier |
| Hiperson | Cody・Lee | Wisp |
| Bubble Tea and Cigarettes | Fat Dog | YĪN YĪN |
| Biascut | Lucid Express | Misi Ke |
| Romain FX | Turtle Island | FAZI |
| Dan-Neo & Konnection | R.O.O.T | An ID Signal |
| Angry Child (Russell Doctrove & Visaal) | Memi | ena mori |
| After Dark Sessions: Simtub B2B BKYND | Sim0ne | Jade |
| Taste of Blue | Golden English Party | Heavy HK Sound with Awa Fall, Mousefx, Jado |
| Mui Zyu | Cami Layé Okún | |
| $alty Chick | Jerold & Friends | |
| Wantamnam | The Afroseas | |
| Tayla Siswojo | Robot Presents Spider Gubbins | |
| Broadback & Re:Flex Present: A History of UK Garage ’97-Today | Yiannis | |
| Ed Rollo | S2 Collective | |
| Chris Perkins | Get Groovy Presents Heller & JWKW | |
| YROCK Presents: Ceramic, The Specs |
What are the stages at Clockenflap?
There will be six stages at this year at Clockenflap, where festival-goers can watch different acts and have varied experiences.
- Harbourflap Stage: This is the event’s main stage, where fans can enjoy the highest profile artists. Highlights this year include headliners American maverick rock icon Jack White, UK hip-hop star Central Cee, and French duo Air. Art-rock trailblazer St. Vincent, British psychedelic pop-rockers Glass Animals, Japanese girl group Sakurazaka46 will also perform at the Harbourflap Stage.
- Hang Seng Stage: This stage will have artists from a wide spectrum of styles, genres and countries. Acts to look out for include British indie legends Suede, UK DJ/producer Jamie XX and Canadian rockers Mother Mother. Regional outfits like Japanese hip-hop crew Creepy Nuts, Taiwanese indie-rock heroes Deca Joins, and Japanese post-rock masters Toe will also perform at this stage.
- Park Stage by Martell: The lawn-set Park Stage by Martell is the place to catch edgy, emerging talent, and acts that are destined to be cult favourites for years to come. This year’s buzziest names include Korean shoegazers The Black Skirts, Xi’an post-punks Fazi, Japanese-Australian indie outfit Last Dinosaurs, UK dance-punk disruptors Fat Dog, and Filipino-Japanese pop queen Ena Mori, among others.
- Electriq: This is the festival’s dedicated electronic stage where top international names such as Canadian DJ/producer A-Trak, anarchic Australian electro-fiend PARTIBOI69, UK beat-master Yung Singh, and rising Scottish star SIM0NE will perform, as well as local talent like Romain FX and Chris Per.
- Robot Stage: By day, the Robot Stage features family-focused performances and attractions. By night, it’s home to some of the festival’s funnest DJs and party crews. Check out Taiwanese collective Golden English Party, and a special Sunday set from festival co-founders Jay and Mike, who’ve got the OGs back together to celebrate ROBOT’s 25th anniversary.
- Topper: This stage will focus on edgy-yet-accessible electronic world music from across the globe, and the lineup features DJ Kulu, Neeno, Adrianna, and many more.
How much are Clockenflap tickets?
General tickets have been on sale since September 27, and there are tickets for adults and children under 18 years old. Tickets, which are available on Ticketflap, are priced at:
- 3-Day Weekend: HK$1,990 (adults), HK$1,590 (Under 18)
- Friday Single Day: HK$1,280 (adults), HK$880 (Under 18)
- Saturday Single Day: HK$1,280 (adults), HK$880 (Under 18)
- Sunday Single Day: HK$1,280 (adults), HK$880 (Under 18)
What are the other attractions at Clockenflap?
This year’s art attractions include experiential attraction Futurescope, mobile DJ booth and art installation The Origin, and the ever-changing 800-metre-long sky-high Hello Hong Kong Balloon Chain, among others. There will also be family-friendly activities for attendees of all ages. Festival-goers can immerse themselves in soothing sonic soundscapes with Communal Frequencies by i_is_one, stretch and move while getting in touch with their wild side at Animal Flow, and participate in arts and crafts workshops courtesy of Children’s Discovery Museum.
Fashion Asia will highlight extraordinary Asian fashion designers with a special format for the 8th edition of their ‘10 Asian Designers to Watch’ exhibition. Festival-goers can experience a sensory fusion of fashion and music at SOUNDSTITCH, which showcases pieces from this year’s winners, and see how fashion and music collide as select Clockenflap artists are styled by featured designers. In addition, there will be 24 food and beverage outlets across the festival site, including Little Bao, Bengal Brothers, El Taquero, Frites, Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant, and Egg Slut.
How do I get to Clockenflap?
- MTR: Head to the Hong Kong Station (Exit A2) or Central Station (Exit A), walk towards the Central Star Ferry Pier, and follow the promenade around the harbour to reach the festival entrance beyond the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
- Ferry: Board a ferry to any of Central Ferry Piers (No.s 2-7). Walk to the entrance, keeping Pier 10 on your left.
- Taxi: Alight at the Star Ferry taxi drop-off point and walk straight ahead for 2-4 minutes to reach the gates.
- Bus: Take a bus to the Central Ferry Piers and walk towards the entrance by way of the observation wheel.
- Car: There is no parking at the venue, but you can park your car at IFC, which is the closest parking lot.
| EVENT | Clockenflap |
| VENUE | Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central |
| DATES | November 29-December 1, 2024 |
| WEBSITE | www.clockenflap.com |
Image credits: Clockenflap, Jack White, Air
