03 September 2025
Marco Gandolfi
Hong Kong’s premier international music and arts festival, Clockenflap, has announced a spectacular lineup for its return to Central Harbourfront from December 5-7, 2025. The festival promises an eclectic mix of global talent, bringing together top artists from the East and West for an epic three-day weekend.
A major highlight of this year’s festival is the live debut of Japanese pop superstar VAUNDY outside of his home country. He will make his sole performance in Asia this year on the festival’s opening night. He joins a stellar bill that includes renowned British singer-songwriter Jacob Collier, Scottish indie rock legends Franz Ferdinand, and Indonesian rap sensation Rich Brian. In a historic first for the city, art-pop pioneers Sparks will also make their debut Hong Kong performance.
The diverse lineup spans multiple genres and includes some of the most respected names in music today. Fans can look forward to sets from former Portishead frontwoman Beth Gibbons, acclaimed Mandarin pop artist Yoga Lin, and Hong Kong’s own singer-songwriter Panther Chan. The bill also features California indie favorites TV Girl, Canadian post-rock masters Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and British folk artist Passenger.
With six stages of music, the festival will also showcase a wide array of emerging talent and established international acts, including French nu-disco group L’Imperatrice, Japanese indie-pop band Chilli Beans., and American alt-indie star Soccer Mommy. In addition to the music, Clockenflap will offer a full festival experience with art installations, unique attractions, and a wide selection of food and beverages.
