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Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, Clockenflap 2024, returns to Central Harbourside this weekend. The incredible line-up features headliners like Central Cee, Glass Animals, St. Vincent and more!
The 852’s favourite music event of the year is back this weekend, and its bigger and better than ever! From 29 November to 1 December, the Central Harbourfront will come alive with Clockenflap 2024, featuring outdoor stages, amazing performances, delicious food stalls and art markets (along with family-friendly fun). Keep reading to discover everything you need to know before heading to Clockenflap!
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Full Artist Line-up
The weekend kicks off on Friday with French electro duo Air (the mind behind the music in Sofia Coppola’s 1999 film “The Virgin Suicides”!) setting the tone for the festival. Saturday brings the high-energy sounds of British hip-hop star and rapper Central Cee as the main act, while Sunday closes out with a bang, featuring none other than American singer and guitarist Jack White (throwback to 2003’s “Seven Nation Army”).
Other incredible performers across the weekend include the Grammy-winning St. Vincent, trailblazing DJ and producer Jamie xx, and the psychedelic pop-rock brilliance of Glass Animals (basically, the soundtrack our entire teenage years). A special addition to the lineup is British indie legend Suede, a band returning to Hong Kong for the first time since 2016 to perform an extended 90-minute set!
The regional line-up is just as exciting, with Friday featuring Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts and J-Pop sensation yama. Saturday brings the dynamic rock band toe, the mesmerising girl group Sakurazaka46, and Taiwan’s indie favorites Deca Joins. Sunday will showcase Korean indie rockers The Black Skirts, rising Filipino-Japanese star ena mori, Japanese collective Turtle Island and Mandopop artist Misi Ke from Taiwan.
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Ticket Prices And Where To Buy Them
Ticket prices have held steady since December 2023, with three-day General Admission passes priced at $1,990 and single-day General Admission passes at $1,280. Three-day tickets for under 18s come in at $1,590, while single-day minor tickets are priced at $880. Children under the age of three enter free of charge!
If you haven’t secured a ticket yet (don’t worry, there’s still plenty available), you can head directly to the site Ticketflap, but note that there is a $15 booking fee!
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Getting To (And Around) The Venue
It’s all happening at the Central Harbourfront, an easily accessible location. Detailed maps of the venue, including all of the stages, toilets and workshops, are available on Clockenflap’s website, so you won’t need to worry about getting lost!
Transport Options
Bus: Hop off in Central near ifc mall or near the outlying ferry piers, then walk to the site (it should only take a few minutes).
Ferry: It’s a quick walk from all Central ferry piers—Pier 2 (Park Island), Pier 3 (Discovery Bay), Pier 4 (Lamma), Pier 5 (Cheung Chau), Pier 6 (Peng Chau/Mui Wo), and Pier 7 (Star Ferry). Look for the Hong Kong Observation Wheel near Central Pier 10, and you’re almost there.
MTR: The closest stations are Hong Kong Station (Exit A2) or Central Station (Exit A). Follow the walkway signs toward the Central Star Ferry Pier, and you’ll see the festival entrance just past the observation wheel.
Taxi: Get dropped at the Star Ferry taxi stand and walk straight ahead. But with traffic likely, public transport is your best bet!
Family-friendly workshops, art exhibitions, yoga and more!
At Clockenclap, there’s something for everyone, little ones and all! Dive into serene sonic vibes with Communal Frequencies by i_is_one; unleash your inner animal with Animal Flow; unwind with Kirtan from the Heart & Sound Baths; discover your groove with Ecstatic Dance, Meditation & Breathwork; find your creativity at Children’s Discovery Museum’s arts and crafts workshops; join the rhythmic fun at Drum Jam; awaken peace with Kid’s Yoga & Mindfulness; groove to DJ Junk’s beats; strut your stuff at the Team Beyond Party & Parade; and enjoy whimsical puppet performances at Treasure Chest Theatre’s The Butterfly Ball.
Clockenflap, 29 November 29 to 1 December, Central Harbourfront, Central, Hong Kong, www.clockenflap.com
