Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival has revealed its first wave of artists for December 2026.

Hayley Williams and keshi lead an international lineup also featuring Queens of the Stone Age, Slowdive, Malcolm Todd and numerous other artists.

The festival returns to Central Harbourfront Event Space from 4–6 December 2026.

The initial announcement was made on 7 October, with additional artists still expected.

Who is playing Clockenflap 2026?

Friday 4 December will be headlined by keshi.

The American singer-songwriter has developed a huge international following with his combination of alternative R&B, bedroom pop and intimate songwriting.

Saturday 5 December will be headlined by Hayley Williams.

The Paramore frontwoman has developed a successful solo career alongside her work with the band and will bring her solo show to Hong Kong.

Sunday’s programme includes Slowdive, one of the most influential names in shoegaze.

Queens of the Stone Age, Malcolm Todd, HYUKOH, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Kim Gordon are among the other major artists confirmed.

Clockenflap 2026 supporting lineup

The wider lineup is particularly interesting for alternative music fans.

DOMi & JD BECK bring contemporary jazz, while Digable Planets represent alternative hip-hop.

Sleaford Mods provide their distinctive combination of spoken-word vocals, electronics and post-punk influences.

Marcel Dettmann is another major addition for electronic music audiences.

Other confirmed artists include SIX60, Fazerdaze, Daniela Andrade, PAMI, Chanpan, HE.R Soundsystem and Brekky Boy.

That makes Clockenflap considerably more diverse than a conventional indie festival.

Hayley Williams’ first regional solo festival appearance

Hayley Williams is arguably the strongest individual booking.

Her Clockenflap appearance is being promoted as the first opportunity for audiences in the region to experience her latest solo festival show.

With Williams also appearing at Primavera Sound Barcelona in 2027, the Hong Kong date provides another major moment in her expanding solo festival schedule.

When is Clockenflap 2026?

Clockenflap takes place from Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 at Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong.

Beyond music, the festival includes art installations, workshops, performances and food experiences.

With Hayley Williams, keshi, Queens of the Stone Age and Slowdive confirmed, Clockenflap already has one of Asia’s most impressive alternative music lineups for the end of 2026.

Further updates are available from the official Clockenflap website.