EVENT DESCRIPTION
The iconic music and arts festival takes place at Central Harbourfront on 5-7 December, 2025, and tickets are on sale now!
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.
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.
