Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, has unveiled the festival site map as well as a complete list of stages, attractions and experiences for its forthcoming edition, which takes place at Central Harbourfront from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 December 2023.In addition to an eclectic lineup packed with must-see international, regional and local acts, Clockenflap will showcase the full, world-class festival experience for which it is famed, including a spectacular outdoor environment featuring multiple stages, a tempting selection of delicious F&B outlets, a dazzling array of artistic installations and a range of family-friendly attractions.
Here’s what fans can look forward to:
SIX STAGES OF MUSIC
Harbourflap Stage
The Harbourflap Stage is Clockenflap’s mighty main stage. Find the highest profile artists with the broadest fan bases here alongside acts that you can count on to deliver those spine-tingling singalong moments. Harbourflap highlights this year include headliners
PULP (an Asian exclusive),
Joji and
Yoasobi, plus unmissable sets by post-punk heroes
IDLES, singer-songwriter
Leah Dou and hip-hop legends
De La Soul.
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 Taiwanese heavyweights
No Party For Cao Dong and China’s underground heroes
Omnipotent Youth Society, to Japanese all-girl quartet
Atarashii Gakko! and UK indie darlings
Yard Act, to hotly tipped US urban acts including
BBNO$ and
d4vd.
Tommy Stage
Set amid the festival site’s grassy lawns, the Tommy Stage is a firm fan favourite, and the best place to catch edgy, emerging talent. Broaden your musical horizons with
Otoboke Beaver, Homeshake, Yack Studio and
Idiotape, to name but a few.
Electriq
The festival’s dedicated electronic stage, Electriq is where you’ll find top international names such as
Darren Emerson, Peking Duk and
Cinthie, alongside the very best DJ talent Hong Kong has to offer, including
Gia and
Xiaolin. In short, this is the place where you can sample the finest in dancefloor energy from day into 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. With highlights including the sublimely eclectic Korean DJ/producer
250, stage takeovers from the likes of
FuFu and
Triple Happiness Club, plus a slew of respected local acts such as
Totti and
Major Tom, there’s sure to be an incredible atmosphere—and great memories to be made—at the Robot Stage.
Topper
Following its successful launch in March, the Topper Stage returns for our December edition to keep the vibes flowing between the live sets on the Harbourflap Stage. With a focus on edgy-yet-accessible electronic music from across the globe, and a lineup featuring
DJ Kulu B2B Suiki Lor, Daryll Griggs, Bad Bambino and many more, good times are in store at Topper all weekend long.
ARTS
Providing the perfect complement to the thrilling music lineup, Clockenflap’s arts programme is an essential part of the festival experience, serving up a spectacular selection of Instagrammable attractions and eye-opening audiovisual entertainment.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Families and children of all ages are always spoiled for choice at Clockenflap, and this year is no exception. Get hands on with intriguing arts and crafts workshops courtesy of
Children’s Discovery Museum, let your imagination run wild with puppet-based performances from
Treasure Chest Theatre, immerse in soothing sonic soundscapes with I Is One, and demonstrate your passion for percussion at the ever-popular
Drum Jam.
UNIQUE ON-SITE EXPERIENCES
-Kuuchi Café & Bar by BrewDog
-Premium Lounge by IFC
-Tommy Stage
-Glow Lounge by Hong Kong Tourism Board
-Levi’s®️ Tailor Shop – Festival Edition
-Craft Market
FOOD & DRINK
With a variety of tempting food outlets spread across the festival site, hungry fans can chow down on a selection of delicious cuisines from around the world, including:Little Bao、Eggslut、Years