Top Choice Circus in Siem Reap
Phare the Cambodian Circus
Cambodia's answer to Cirque du Soleil, Phare the Cambodian Circus is so much more than a conventional circus, with an emphasis on performance art and a subtle yet striking social message behind each production. Camb…
Top Choice Circus in Battambang
Phare Ponleu Selpak
Battambang's signature attraction is the internationally acclaimed circus (cirque nouveau) of this multi-arts centre for Cambodian children. Although it also runs shows in Siem Reap, it's worth timing your visit to …
Top Choice Performing Arts in Phnom Penh
Traditional Dance Show
The Traditional Dance Show is a series of must-see performances put on by Cambodian Living Arts. There are three rotating shows, each lasting about an hour: Shadow & Light (Monday to Wednesday); Grace & Gran…
Top Choice Cinema in Phnom Penh
Meta House
This German-run cinema screens art-house films, documentaries and shorts from Cambodia and around the world most evenings at 4pm (admission free) and 7pm (admission varies). Films are sometimes followed by Q&As …
Live Music in Sihanoukville
Otres Market
Located on Otres Village's estuary, this wooden shack, known as 'the barn', turns into a live-music venue every Saturday during high season. Vendors set up food and craft stalls while DJs and bands take to the stage…
Dance in Phnom Penh
Apsara Arts Association
Alternate performances of classical dance and folk dance are held most Saturdays at 7pm (call to confirm). Visitors are also welcome from 7.30am to 10.30am and from 2pm to 5pm Monday to Saturday to watch the student…
Performing Arts in Phnom Penh
Sovanna Phum Arts Association
Regular traditional shadow-puppet performances and occasional classical dance and traditional drum shows are held here at 7.30pm every Friday and Saturday night. Audience members are invited to try their hand at the…
Live Music in Kampot
Karma Traders
Reserve Tuesday nights for a visit to Karma Traders' rooftop bar, where there's live music, US$2 tacos (try the Coca-Cola pulled pork) and two-for-one well drinks if you can beat the bartender in rock, paper, scisso…
Arts Centre in Kampot
KAMA
Owned by Julien Poulson, a founding member of acclaimed band Cambodian Space Project, KAMA is part boho cafe, part art space. It spins tunes from an eclectic vinyl collection, plays movies occasionally and hosts cre…
Theatre in Phnom Penh
Chatomuk Theatre
Check the flyer out front for information on performances at the landmark Chatomuk Theatre, located in the heart of Phnom Penh's popular riverfront. Officially, it has been turned into a government conference centre…