If you’re already dreaming about a year-end getaway filled with live music, sea breeze, and good vibes… Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2025 just gave us the perfect reason to mark 5–7 December 2025 on our calendars.
The festival has dropped its full lineup, and honestly? It’s one of the most exciting yet. There will be long-awaited debuts, indie legends, J-pop stars, viral hitmakers, and regional favourites - all coming together at the stunning Central Harbourfront. Whether you're going with your partner, your concert kakis, or planning a solo music adventure, this is THE event to end your year with. If music discovery is your love language, Clockenflap is preparing a feast.
The Full Lineup
Clockenflap didn’t just reveal the lineup, they dropped bombs!
Saturday Headliner: BLOC PARTY
Yes, that Bloc Party. The British indie-rock giants are finally making their Hong Kong debut, and the 2000s kid in all of us is quietly screaming.
Sunday Headliner: MY BLOODY VALENTINE
Shoegaze royalty. First time in Hong Kong. Enough said.
Plus, J-pop fans get a double treat on Saturday with the Hong Kong debuts of
✨ ANO – the quirky singer-songwriter formerly of You’ll Melt More!
✨ KENTO NAKAJIMA 中島健人 – Sexy Zone’s breakout solo star.
Fresh Additions We’re Excited About
Clockenflap is known for balancing iconic acts with rising stars, and this year is no exception. New names joining the lineup include:
- BRIGHT EYES (Sun) – US indie legends
- JACE 陳凱詠 (Sun) – a favourite in Hong Kong’s music scene
- MOON TANG (Fri) – Thai-Chinese dream pop goddess
- WENDY WANDER 溫蒂漫步 (Fri) – indie darlings everyone loves
- Plus special Hong Kong crossovers you won’t see anywhere else.
Viral Sensations & Global Hitmakers
Expect sets that will have the whole field singing:
- VAUNDY (Fri) – Friday's headliner, performing outside Japan for the first time ever
- RICH BRIAN (Sat) – yes, the “edamame” hitmaker
- JACOB COLLIER (Fri) – the one-man musical universe
- PASSENGER (Fri) – cue “Let Her Go” tears
- JEREMY ZUCKER (Sun) – “comethru” with the feels
Indie Legends Return
Indie lovers, this is your year:
- FRANZ FERDINAND (Sun) – 12 years since they last rocked Clockenflap
- SPARKS (Fri) – the iconic art-pop duo
- BETH GIBBONS (Sat) – former Portishead frontwoman
- GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (Sun) – Canadian post-rock masters
For the Trendsetters & Tastemakers
If your Spotify playlists are filled with deep cuts and sonic experimentation... expect vibes, grooves, and sounds you won’t find on mainstream charts:
- TV GIRL (Sun)
- L’IMPÉRATRICE (Sat)
- SOCCER MOMMY (Sat)
- PHUM VIPHURIT (Sat)
- MARCIN (Sun)
A Full-on J-Pop & J-Indie Showcase
Japan’s presence is especially strong this year, if you’re a J-music fan, this is practically an overseas pilgrimage.:
- AKASAKI (Sat)
- CHILLI BEANS. (Sat)
- ELLEGARDEN (Sun)
- RIKON 離婚伝説 (Sat)
- And of course VAUNDY, ANO, and KENTO NAKAJIMA
Asia Rising: Local & Regional Stars
One thing I love about Clockenflap is how proudly it champions Asian talent:
- PANTHER CHAN 陳蕾 (Fri)
- MOON TANG (Fri)
- YOGA LIN 林宥嘉 (Sun)
- ANDR (Sun)
- ROBOT SWING (Sat)
More Than a Music Festival
Clockenflap is not just about the concerts, it’s a full cultural experience from the moment you step onto the harbourfront grounds. The festival blends eye-catching art installations with creative branded pop-ups, offers family-friendly workshops and performances, and brings everything together with a vibrant food village filled with bites perfect for date nights or chill-out moments between sets. It’s the kind of atmosphere where good music, great food, and Hong Kong’s iconic sunset skyline come together to create pure year-end bliss.
With so many debuts, legends, and rising stars packed into one epic weekend, Clockenflap 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated festivals in Asia. If you're planning a year-end trip or just craving a musical escape, Hong Kong might just be calling your name.
🎟️ Ticket Info
For those already planning your trip, here’s the breakdown:
- 3-day GA: HK$1,990
- 1-day GA (Fri/Sat/Sun): HK$1,280
- U18 3-day: HK$1,590
- U18 1-day: HK$880
- Under 3: Free
Available via Ticketflap and authorised platforms Damai & Maoyan.
There’s also a JAL Travel Package if you’re thinking of turning this into a full weekend getaway.
For the full lineup, including day splits, see www.clockenflap.com.
