The 7 Best Shows in Cambodia

1.Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,925 reviews · from $18Our pick

Spend an evening at Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where young Cambodian artists combine theater, live music, dance, and modern circus skills to tell local stories. The animal-free show runs about an hour inside an intimate big-top tent. Arrive early for food, drinks, the gift shop, or a backstage visit with a Phare Insider ticket.

“Phare: The Cambodian Circus was a standout experience in Siem Reap creative, emotional, and full of energy. The performers delivered a captivating blend of acrobatics, theatre, and live music that told powerful stories rooted in Cambodian culture and history. It was both entertaining and deeply moving. We also had dinner at the venue before the show, and the food was excellent fresh, flavourful, and served in a relaxed setting that added to the atmosphere of the evening.”

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2.Phare, the Cambodian Circus Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,850 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Spend an evening at Phare Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap, watching Cambodian artists combine acrobatics, theater, dance, live music, and humor. The one-hour show draws on folklore, recent history, and modern life. Arrive 30 minutes early for food, crafts, and a possible pre-show performance. Backstage tours are available with selected Phare Insider tickets.

“Great show, good atmosphere, temperature was nice. And the performance was beautiful!”

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3.Apsara Show Including Dinner & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 615 reviews · from $23

Spend an evening at a Siem Reap restaurant with Khmer and Asian buffet or set-menu dishes, then watch an Apsara performance based on Hindu and Buddhist legends. Tuk-tuk, car, or van pickup is available. Expect graceful hand gestures, ornate costumes, live music, and a return ride to your hotel.

“Thank you so much especially to mr Tong who puck me up from the hotel God bless you”

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4.Apsara Dance Show and Dinner with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 425 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend about two hours at a Siem Reap theater watching graceful Apsara and folk dances while enjoying Khmer dishes, BBQ, Amok curry, and international buffet choices. Pickup may be by car, minivan, or tuk tuk. A table leaflet explains the dances, and photos with performers may be possible afterward.

“Dance show in combination with a large variety of food choices Very entertaining show with a great group of energetic dancers. The show is combined with a dinner. Before (and theoretically during) the show one can sample and eat Cambodian food dishes. European and other Asian food is available as well so the choice is yours (and there is more than sufficient). The photo shoot on stage at the end of the show with the dancers is something I would personally not offer. I saw that many people were uncomfortable with it (because they are not used to be on stage). From my point of view it would be better…”

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5.Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 254 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

You’ll be collected from your Siem Reap City Center hotel by tuk-tuk, then spend the evening at a buffet dinner with a one-hour Apsara performance. Expect five dance sets, live music, ornate costumes, Khmer dishes such as amok and BBQ, and an English-speaking driver. Drivers including Vutha and Pisith have been praised for being friendly and punctual.

“Driver was on time. Dance show was excellent. Buffett Dinner had wide variety. Food was good.”

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6.Dinner and Traditional Show with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 172 reviews · 3 hours · from $18

Ride by tuk-tuk from your Siem Reap hotel to a large dinner venue, choose garden or air-conditioned seating, and enjoy a buffet spanning Khmer and international dishes. The evening includes a traditional apsara dance performance. Hotel pickup is included, while return transfer should be confirmed when booking.

“Amazing!! Surely recommend We got vegetarian food options in the buffet which was so tasty, tradional and wonderful! Dance performance was spectacular too Tuk tuk ride was enjoyable as well Worth every penny”

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7.Siem Reap Apsara Dinner show & Hotel Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $23

Enjoy a two-hour evening at Morakot or Amazon Angkor with hotel pickup by tuk-tuk, a Khmer and international buffet, tea or coffee, and a 45-minute Apsara dance show. You’ll see stories from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, learn the meaning of graceful hand gestures, and return to your hotel after dinner.

“Well worth attending. Great food and outstanding performance by the musicians and dancers. A great introduction to Cambodian culture!!”

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