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The Clockenflap music festival has come a long way since 2008, becoming one of the biggest events on Hong Kong’s social calendar. Photo: Sun Yeung

What to expect from Clockenflap 2024, Hong Kong’s music and arts festival

From November 29 to December 1, the weekend promises exciting music from former White Stripes member Jack White, indie darling St Vincent, rapper Central Cee, English rock band Suede, and many more.

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Hong Kong Clockenflap festival full line-up includes Central Cee headlining

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, reveals 2024 headliners

French electronic duo Air and ex-White Stripes member Jack White to headline days one and three of the festival on the Central Harbourfront.

Hong Kong’s biggest music festival of 2024, Clockenflap, will feature headline acts including US rock musician Jack White (above). Photo: Clockenflap

How J-pop duo Yoasobi blazed a trail to the top

J-pop duo Yoasobi wowed Hongkongers at Clockenflap last year – and now the pair is going to perform at Coachella in 2024 … so just how did they get so popular?

Q&A | ‘Kill it and move on’: how Idles are reclaiming the narrative with Tangk

As the outspoken British post-punk band attempt to redefine their rowdy, preachy reputation, Style sits down for a backstage chat about British politics and class – and being one of the last great guitar bands

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Opinion | Make sure Taylor Swift doesn’t skip Hong Kong again

Hosting large-scale international events is a powerful statement that Hong Kong is back as a global player after three years of pandemic isolation. Now that the city is reclaiming its place on the world stage, the government and business sector must cooperate to form long-term strategies and lift the city’s allure.

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Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Novemner 9. Photo: AP

Atmosphere at Hong Kong’s second Clockenflap in 2023

Clockenflap headliner Alex G on abstract lyrics and why he shuns social media

‘I wouldn’t have predicted myself going to Hong Kong,’ says the humble DIY bedroom producer – who has collaborated with Frank Ocean and Japanese Breakfast, and played on Jimmy Fallon

15 years of Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in pictures: a visual history

From A$AP Rocky to Arctic Monkeys, a visual history of Hong Kong’s music and arts festival Clockenflap on its 15th year.

Fans cheer during Clockenflap 2016. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Explainer | Your guide to Clockenflap December 2023: music, food and drink, art and more

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong music and arts festival Clockenflap ahead of it opening on December 1 – from who’s performing on which stage to the food and drinks on offer, and what to bring.

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The second Clockenflap music and arts festival of 2023 begins on Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront (above) on December 1, and we have a guide to everything festivalgoers need to know. Photo: Clockenflap

Clockenflap, again: 8 East Asian acts you shouldn’t miss, from 250 to Wang Wen

Not sure about who to see at Hong Kong’s biggest music festival this December? We’ve got you covered with our list of recs, from Omnipotent Youth Society to NewJeans producer 250

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Second Clockenflap festival in December ‘a leap of faith’, co-founder says

How will December’s Clockenflap festival differ from the March edition? Justin Sweeting, Clockenflap co-founder and head of music, talks about hosting two events in one year.

Clockenflap 2023: De La Soul, Tom Grennan among acts added to line-up

Hip-hop group De La Soul, indie pop singer Tom Grennan, and alternative rock groups The Beths and Tilly Birds join headline acts including Pulp and Joji for three-day music event in Hong Kong.

British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, who will perform at the Clockenflap festival in Hong Kong in December 2023. Photo: Getty Images

8 upcoming Hong Kong concerts to get excited about, from Morrissey to Keshi

In addition to Clockenflap, Hong Kong will play host to a raft of solo Asian acts this winter, from singer-songwriter Junny to Vietnamese-American R&B star Keshi – here’s what to look forward to

Keshi, Chanyeol and Joji are all among the artists gracing Hong Kong’s shores in November and December. Photos: @keshi, @sushitrash/Instagram; Getty Images

Clockenflap December line-up: Pulp, Yoasobi, Idles, Caroline Polachek, Prep

The line-up for Clockenflap’s December 2023 edition includes headliners Pulp, Yoasobi and Joji, plus Idles, Caroline Polachek, Prep, D4vd, Leah Dou Jingtong, Darren Emerson, Peking Duk and lots more.

Free-flow beer, music, food and fun: Hong Kong’s Better With Beer festival

The Better With Beer festival in Hong Kong this weekend has it all: 150-plus craft beers, live and DJ music, outdoor games, festival food, drag bingo and lip-sync battles.

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Yo-Yo Ma, New York Philharmonic to perform in Hong Kong, as cultural scene returns

Authorities say they are reinviting overseas and mainland artists to city in bid to bring life back to industry which has suffered heavily during pandemic.

The New York Philharmonic rehearsing in New York last year. Photo: AFP

Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop and Hong Kong kung fu cinema – interview

On their first visit to the city that inspired their name, the seminal 90s rap group talk John Woo, the movies that inspired debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – and the OG MCs they really respect

Clockenflap 2023, in pictures: the festival’s biggest moments and best dressed

Clockenflap returned with a bang this weekend – mask-free – with headliners Arctic Monkeys and indie talents like Hybs and Sasha Alex Sloan ruling the crowds

What does it feel like to perform at Clockenflap?

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Clockenflap back at Hong Kong harbourfront after 4.5-year-hiatus

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Everything you need to know about Clockenflap 2023 festival in Hong Kong

The Clockenflap 2023 festival features big-name bands including Phoenix, Arctic Monkeys, FKJ, Wu-Tang Clan and the Cardigans. Find out how to get there, and more, in our extensive guide.

Missed Clockenflap? Book these 7 upcoming music festivals in Asia instead

Music lovers missing out on Clockenflap this year shouldn’t worry – Asia has plenty of top-drawer music festivals coming up, featuring artists from Calvin Harris and Foo Fighters to The 1975

5 artists putting East Asian culture on the main stage at Clockenflap 2023

Forget the big Western headliners, East Asian pop culture is having a moment, and Clockenflap 2023 has a finger on the pulse in its stunning roster of regional acts – here’s who you shouldn’t miss

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Leenalchi, HYBS, Yellow, Chai and Ginger Root are five East Asian acts you won’t want to miss at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap music festival. Photos: Handout

8 Hong Kong artists worth the Clockenflap 2023 ticket price alone

From bedroom R&B star Cehryl to rapper Luna Is A Bep and post-punk upstarts N.Y.P.D., the presence of all these acts on one bill is proof Hong Kong’s indie scene has come of age

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Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival is returning to the city for the first time in four and a half years, and its 2023 line-up offers a timely check-in on the health of the local scene. Photos: Clockenflap

Hong Kong’s road to normality: Clockenflap’s new names, Ocean Park tour groups

City to see return of popular music and arts festival on March 3, with last instalment in 2018.

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‘It’s phenomenal’: how Hong Kong indie bands got creative during pandemic

Stifled by Covid restrictions, many of Hong Kong’s independent musicians have spent the past three years writing music, and jamming and recording together online.

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Clockenflap Music Festival
Since being launched in 2008, Clockenflap has evolved from humble beginnings into Hong Kong's biggest annual celebration of music and the arts. The festival showcases world-famous musical acts as well as bands and DJs from Hong Kong and Asia.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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