Clockenflap 2023 guide: from bands to food and drinks, all you need to know about Hong Kong’s premier music and arts festival
- Back after a four-year gap, the Clockenflap music festival features big-name bands including Arctic Monkeys, The Cardigans, Phoenix, FKJ and Wu-Tang Clan
- Find out where to eat, drink, dance, watch bands, relax and more in our extensive guide to the festival
Much to Hong Kong’s excitement and following the long-awaited scrapping of the mask mandate on Wednesday, the Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival is finally happening this weekend, from March 3 to 5. Back after a four-year hiatus, this year’s edition is the first in Clockenflap’s 15-year history to completely sell out.
As Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor festival, Clockenflap has around 100 live acts, the 2023 iteration will host world-famous names such as Arctic Monkeys, The Cardigans, Phoenix, FKJ, and, last but not least, Wu-Tang Clan, whose presence shocked the city’s old-school hip-hop fans.
The Post has assembled a handy guide for those fortunate enough to have picked up tickets.
How to get there
Taking place at the Central Harbourfront, Clockenflap is easily accessible via public transport, be it bus, ferry or the MTR. Drivers, on the other hand, may have to go to the nearby City Hall, IFC or Pacific Place to find public parking. The entrance is between the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and Central Pier No 10.
Who else is performing?
There will be six music stages to cater for music lovers of different tastes.
The main one, of course, is the Harbourflap stage where the aforementioned headlining international acts will perform. Bombay Bicycle Club will play an Asia-exclusive set there, as will Hong Kong rising star Tyson Yoshi.
A stone’s throw away is the FWD Stage on one side, and the brand-new Topper Stage on the other. The FWD Stage features a more diverse spectrum of music genres. Expect live sets from local rock band Kolor, German electronic supergroup Moderat, as well as English jazz quintet Ezra Collective.
New for 2023, the Topper Stage is part of Clockenflap’s effort to “keep the vibes flowing in between live sets at the Harbourflap Stage”. There will be eclectic, electronic music from across the globe from the likes of DJ El Toro, aka Andrew Bull, a well-known name on the Greater China club scene.
