Everything you need to know about Clockenflap 2024

This year, Clockenflap comes a tiny bit earlier than usual, taking over the Central Harbourfront event space from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1.

Clockenflap’s full line-up was fully confirmed last month, with legendary French electronica duo Air headlining on Friday, and British rapper Central Cee headlining on Saturday, while Jack White of  the White Stripes takes the top billing on Sunday. British indie legends Suede will also be at the festival as a special guest, performing an extended 90-minute set on Saturday before Central Cee starts playing.

Other artists you can see at Clockenflap include art rocker St. Vincent, psychedelic pop rockers Glass Animals, Jamie XX from The xx band, electronic DJ Porter Robinson, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Serrini, Japanese girl group Sakurazaka46, Korean shoegaze band The Black Skirts, Japanese hip-hop crew Creepy Nuts, and more.

As before, festival-goers can rock out to their favourite artists and new discoveries at six stages scattered around the Central Harbourfront grounds. Clockenflap’s main acts and most high-profile artists will be performing on the Harbourflap Stage, so this is where you’ll catch Jack White, Central Cee, Air, St. Vincent, and more.

Just a stone’s throw away, the Hang Seng Stage is the festival’s second largest, focusing on showcasing the depth and diversity of Clockenflap’s musical and stylistic choices – see acts like Suede, Jamie xx, Canadian rockers Mother Mother, and Japanese post-rockers Toe here. On the far end of the festival grounds, Park Stage by Martell is where you can catch emerging talents with an edge that’ll likely see them becoming future cult favourites. 

Electriq Stage, situated near the exit to Lung Wo Road, is obviously for fans of electronic music who can tap deep into their dancefloor energy from day till night while top international DJs take turns spinning. Across from Electriq, the Robot Stage transforms from a family-friendly performance venue by day into a DJ and party crew shindig by night. Clockenflap’s co-founders will get the OGs back together for a special set on Sunday at this stage.

Finally, the stage that’s closest to the entrance, Topper, will be playing electronic music from around the globe to keep the party vibes up between sets on the main stages.

There’s no way Clockenflap will let their revellers go hungry! Pizza Hut is the festival’s main food sponsor this year, so there’ll be a special Pizza Hut Cha Chaan Teng with an exclusive menu. Food stalls will also be dotted around the grounds, with F&B brands such as Little Bao, El Taquero, Bengal Brothers, Honbo, Smoke & Barrel, Enso, Frites, Eggslut, Cinnabon, and many more. For vegetarian friends, there will also be plant-based food from vegan lifestyle concept and restaurant Years. 

As for drinks, head on over to the Martell Bar across from the Park Stage to taste the exclusive cocktail made with Martell Noblige, as the cognac house launches its new Swift Label. Stella Artois Belgian-style lager will also be available at bars across Clockenflap.

Of course, Clockenflap wouldn’t be complete without a range of other activities. Arts-focused festival-goers should check out Futurescope, which immerses viewers into an ever-changing world of visuals by a range of artists. There’s also The Origin, which is both an art installation and mobile DJ booth, and the constantly changing Hello Hong Kong Balloon Chain drifting above the festival grounds so everyone can see it. 

At the Hang Seng Power Station, revellers are invited to generate real energy themselves – by dancing, they can charge portable power banks, which can then be won by completing simple challenges. Going to a festival is always made more fun by dressing up, and fashionistas should stop by the 10 Asian Designers to Watch exhibition by Fashion Asia, where some Clockenflap performing artists are styled by featured designers.

Lastly, kids can also have their share of the fun with sonic soundscapes, animal flow classes, sound healing, arts and crafts workshops, interactive puppet performances, percussion sessions, and more.

The main entrance and exit is right next to the AIA observation wheel at Central Ferry Pier 10. There are also three other exit points: in the middle of the festival grounds leading out to Lung Wo Road or to the harbourfront, and towards the far end of the compound, by the Martell Bar. Here’s a handy map so you know where everything is.

Clockenflap has already made clear that they will forge ahead, come rain, snow, fire, or brimstone. The weather’s been a little off lately with these typhoons, so pack a poncho as umbrellas are not allowed in the venue.

As before, attendees are encouraged to bring their own bottles to fill up at the free water stations. Just don’t bring glass ones as a safety precaution for yourself and others. Festivals tend to generate a lot of waste and Clockenflap is introducing Green Stations this year to streamline waste management – make sure you trash things in the correct recycle, compost, or other bins!

You can indeed still grab tickets ahead of next weekend. Single-day tickets cost $1,280 while a three-day weekend pass is $1,990. Under 18s get to enjoy single-day tickets at $880 and weekend passes at $1,590.