2025 Press Release (Experience)

Clockenflap Releases this Year’s Full Festival Experience Details, Including Site Map, Schedule Plus Full Lineup of Stages, Arts Programme, Family Activities, F&B, and More!

The iconic music and arts festival takes place at Central Harbourfront
on December 5-7, 2025. Tickets are available now at www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2025

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today announced full details of this year’s festival experience, including the site map, schedule, complete list of stages, arts programme, family activities, F&B, and a variety of special attractions that fans can enjoy at Central Harbourfront from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December, 2025.

As well as an eclectic lineup of top international, regional and local acts across five stages, Clockenflap will once again showcase the full, world-class festival experience that fans have come to know and love, including a spectacular outdoor environment overlooking Hong Kong’s iconic harbour, 16 mouth-watering F&B outlets, a dazzling array of Instagrammable art installations, and a lively selection of family-friendly activities for festivalgoers of all ages.

Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2025 is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

FIVE STAGES OF MUSIC

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Tamjai Avenue

TamJai International proudly brings together three of its renowned rice noodle brands: Tamjai Yunnan Mixian, Tamjai Samgor Mixian, and the international rice noodles brand Tamjai Mixian for this year’s Clockenflap. Under the theme “Made in Hong Kong, Made to Move”, local brands TamJai Yunnan Mixian and TamJai SamGor Mixian celebrate the artisanal spirit of craftsmanship. With years of dedication, strong reputations and a commitment to innovation, TamJai and SamGor have captivated Hongkongers’ taste buds with their original soup creation and rice noodles. TamJai Mixian, the international rice noodles brand, encapsulates the essence of both brands, bringing the beloved TamJai flavour to customers worldwide. For the first time at Clockenflap, the three brands will collaborate to curate a designated Tamjai Avenue, inviting both local and international music fans to experience and discover the charm of TamJai. At The Taste Of Hong Kong, indulge in signature dishes from TamJai and SamGor alongside exclusive Clockenflap delicacies that promise to delight your palate. At the Spiced Mixology Bar, TamJai App and SamGor App members can exclusively enjoy two specialty cocktails, while spice enthusiasts can put their taste buds to the test in the Spicy Soup Master Challenge for a chance to win exclusive prizes. With a food purchase, festivagoers can enjoy a unique Make Your Own Bowl Experience, customizing their own phone straps with various ingredient-inspired charms. And, in collaboration with Clockenflap, the three Mixian brands are launching limited-edition collectibles, allowing fans to “Bring TamJai Home.”

Silent Disco—Proudly Presented By Carlsberg

Born in Copenhagen in 1847, Carlsberg has become a common ground for beer lovers everywhere, celebrated for its uniquely smooth taste and extraordinary hop character. Whether you’re feeling the vibrant energy at Central Harbourfront or getting lost in the music with the Victoria Harbour skyline as the backdrop, a fresh pint of Carlsberg is the go-to companion for sharing those precious moments with friends. And don’t miss out on the Silent Disco—Proudly Presented By Carlsberg, housed within the stunning, contemplative art installation, The Origin. Grab your headphones, dive into the electrifying beats from our live DJs, and dance like nobody’s watching—all with a perfectly served Carlsberg in hand!

FOOD & DRINK

With 16 food outlets from some of Hong Kong’s best-loved eateries located throughout the festival, there’s a mouth-watering array of delicious cuisines for hungry Clockenflappers to chow down on. Take your pick from:

Best of TamJai Yunnan Mixian and TamJai SamGor Mixian including Rice Noodles, TuFei Chicken Wings and innovative snacks.
Inventive egg waffles from Chicken Egg Boy.
Spicy treats from Explicit Spices.
Iconic burgers from Beef & Liberty.
Perfectly made pizzas from Pizza Express.
Taiwanese barbecue from Master Beef.
Mexican tacos from El Taquero.
Innovative ice-cream from Teemtone Fai.
Healthy bites from Nosh.
Indian street food from Bengal Brothers.
Signature burgers from N+ Burger.
Authentic American BBQ from Smoke & Barrel.
Sweet treats from Cinnabon.
Classic Italian comfort food from Luigi’s.
Vegan-friendly gelato from Snack Baby.
Spicy ground beef tacos from El Macho Mexican.

CLOCKENFLAP’S SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

This December, Clockenflap will continue its efforts to make the festival as sustainable as possible. Attendees will be encouraged to streamline their waste disposal using the clearly marked Recycle, Biodegradable/Organic waste, and Other bins.

Festivalgoers will also be encouraged to bring in their own non-glass water canister, which they can refill for free at the festival’s water fountains, care of Life Solutions.

All food containers used at Clockenflap will be biodegradable, with food suppliers prohibited from using plastic packaging and cutlery. Furthermore, the festival doesn’t allow plastic straws, stirrers or landfill-generating gimmicks from sponsors.

PAYMENT METHODS

Clockenflap is a cashless festival, so cash can’t be used for payment anywhere within the festival site. Instead, use your credit card, Octopus card or mobile payment wallet to pay for food, drink and merchandise. Don’t forget to make sure your phone is fully charged, you credit card packed, and your Octopus topped up!

Accepted forms of payment include:

Visa & Mastercard
Octopus
Alipay HK & Alipay
WeChat Pay HK & WeChat Pay
Union Pay (credit card)
JCB
Google Pay, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay

TICKETING INFO

Tickets can be purchased at the official ticketing platform Ticketflap: www.ticketflap.com/Clockenflap2025

Other authorised ticketing platforms:

3-day Advance General Admission tickets at HK$1,990, or HK$2,070 on the door (subject to availability).

Single-day Advance General Admission tickets (Fri/Sat/Sun) at HK$1,280, or HK$1,330 on the door (subject to availability).

U18 3-day Advance tickets at HK$1,590, or HK$1,650 on the door (subject to availability).

U18 Single-day (Fri/Sat/Sun) Advance tickets at HK$880, or HK$920 on the door (subject to availability).

Children aged under three years can attend the festival for free (pre-registration for children aged under three is not required). Children aged between three and 17 years require their own ticket.