The Beat Asia Guide to Clockenflap 2023: Line-up, Food, Drinks, and More

We’re itching for Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s largest outdoor music and arts fest, to unveil itself from under wraps on Mar. 3-5 in Central Harbourfront, as the top Asian festival makes a comeback after five years absence.

Clockenflap announced their full line up in early February, with hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan, indie-pop group The Cardigans, rockers Bombay Bicycle Club, singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan, and Canto-rock troupe KOLOR headlining among more than 100 artists, singers, bands, and DJs set to perform throughout the weekend.

The three-day festival will welcome local and international festivalgoers and artists; all ready to party, dance, drink, eat, and love life in Hong Kong. Follow our guide for music, art, food and drinking information, tips and tricks on how to have the best Clockenflap!

International music line-up

Festivalgoers can expect to experience an unforgettable event, with an amazing line-up featuring some of the world's most beloved acts, such as U.S Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan, Swedish band The Cardigans, and London-based Bombay Bicycle Club, in addition to British rock icons Arctic Monkeys, and French synth-rockers Phoenix.

Local Hong Kong talents are also set to take the stage, including Canto-rock giants KOLOR, indie-pop five-piece The Hertz, Hong Kong hip-hop don YoungQueenz, alt-rockers Arches, breakout rock act N.Y.P.D. (南洋派對), and rap trailblazer Tyson Yoshi.

Clockenflap is also lighting up leading Asian talent and acts, including Japanese dance-pop group CHAI, singer milet, and indie-rockers Hitsujibungaku, Thai band Three Man Down, South Korean indie boy band Silica Gel, and Taiwanese singer-songwriter YELLOW 黃宣, singer Julia Wu 吳卓源, and folk-rock band 老王樂隊 (Your Woman Sleeps with Others).

Check the bottom of this article to see the full line-up for the weekend.

Eating and drinking at Clockenflap

As the March weekend hits, expect a litany of Hong Kong favourites for eating and drinking at Clockenflap 2023. The festival will hold dozens of food stalls, inviting restaurants to serve festival-style lunch packs and dinner plates, as well as cocktails, beer, cider, and wine supplied on-site.

This year will see Hoegaarden host a botanic beer garden for people to enjoy some Hoegaarden’s classic pours, Rosée and Peach wheat beers, and matching sorbets, with a chance to meet guest appearing Hong Kong artists Kaho Hung and Renci Yeung.

Creative arts and visual performances

Clockenflap’s festival programme also brings local art and audio-visual performances to town, including Pause.Record.Play for jamming sessions using special sound effects, watching abstract age-old films with Relentless Melt, Memorabilia Mobile invites festivalgoers to become their own model, and Birdmen is the best space to snap your Instagram pictures.

Family fun at the festival

This year, the festival caters to not only music goers, but also families and children of all ages, including performances from family-friendly Hong Kong puppet troupe Treasure Chest Theatre, community-led and open to public percussion sessions with Drum Jam, to soothing sonic explorations with I is One.

Tips and tricks for your Clockenflap

Dress for the weather - the weekend is predicted to be cloudy with patches of light rain, so pack a light raincoat to protect and shield yourself from any cool and wet weather. Wear comfortable footwear, as you’ll be on your feet for most of the weekend.

Remember to drink lots of water - even though Hong Kong will not experience any terribly hot weather during the Clockenflap weekend, staying hydrated, especially when drinking alcohol and dancing, is important to staying healthy and fresh all weekend.

Designate a dedicated meeting point - with thousands of people set to arrive at the festival for the musical weekend, WiFi access and 4G service will be patchy in Central Harbourfront. Be sure to designate a specific meeting point for you and your friends, children, and family to meet if you get lost.

Turn up on time - your favourite artist might not only be coming on late in the night or early in the afternoon, but also mean you can’t come for the whole weekend to party, socialise with friends and out-of-towners, eat some scrumptious food, and remember Clockenflap’s return.

Full line-up for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances

Friday Mar. 3

Arctic Monkeys
Phoenix
Men I Trust
YoungQueenz
Haai
Kim Ann Foxman
YELLOW 黃宣
南洋派對 N.Y.P.D
假日貞操 Virgin Vacation
豆腐王國 Tofu Kingdom
Luna & The Bosin
Anthony2
Chanka
David Boring
Riddem
Darka
Farrah
Magic Room Crew: Moshi + Leon + Milam + Lydia Nadia + Nino
Shanda & Angelika
Aymeric

Saturday Mar. 4

The Cardigans
FKJ
Kings of Convenience
Tyson Yoshi
Hitsujibungaku
Hybs
The Illustrious Blacks
Ginger Root
Summer Salt
Lücy
Silica Gel
Mr Koo
Crimes Against Pop
Sasha Alex Sloan
Collar X Rubberband
Kolor
Per Se
Chai
Dee Montero
Janette Slack Tribute by Eclectica Ft Bunker
Cehryl
Chinky Eyes
Meter Room
宀 Takeover: Sunsiare B2B Sam Futura
Hallex M
Jeremy Cheung B2B Jayme
Mengzy
Merry Lamb Lamb B2B Yum! Laksa (DJ set)
JFÜNG B2B Busyboi
Drafus
Gokil System
Arun R
Sai Street Sessions
Jimbrowski
Le Groupe Electrogene Fanfare Club

Sunday Mar. 5

Wu-Tang Clan
Milet
Moderat
Mono
Ezra Collective
Three Man Down
Ben & Ben
Balming Tiger
Lennalchi
Arches
Bombay Bicycle Club
Black Country, New Road
Julia Wu 吳卓源
王樂隊 (Your Woman Sleep With Others)
Serum
Sister Nancy Meets Legal Shot
Ben&Ben
Yeti and Friends Takeover
The Lovesong
The Hertz
Charming Way
J.K.N.C
Code
Murphy's Law
Heavy ft MouseFX & Nelson Hiu
Dan Stezo
DJ Fu
Lovely (live)
Magnetic Soul ft Kutoff
MMEE
Enry B2B Justin Lim
DJ El Toro
Fabsabs
DJ Rork
Helen Ting
Paul BPH
Johnny Hiller
Robot
Le Groupe Electrogene Fanfare Club

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