Upcoming events.

Level Up Thursday Card Games & Bridge Club

Shuffle up and deal. Weekly card games evening at Level Up — Bridge, poker and more. All levels welcome.

Coffee & Connections

Free weekly Thursday morning meetup for expats, travelers, and long-term visitors in Siem Reap. Casual networking over coffee — no agenda, just conversation.

Legendary Libations Masterclass at Raffles

Cocktail masterclasses at the Elephant Bar, Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Learn to make classic Raffles cocktails including the iconic Singapore Sling variant.

Level Up Thursday Learning Night

Family board game night at Level Up. Structured around learning — great for kids and adults picking up new games.

Level Up Trivia at Nomad Eatery

Pub quiz at Nomad Eatery inside Level Up — a different night from the Wednesday trivia. Teams welcome, food and drinks available throughout.

Art Tours at Raffles

Guided art tours of Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor exploring its collection of Cambodian paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. Run by hotel guides.

Beer Pong Tournament

Beer pong tournament

Queen Mother's Birthday

National public holiday celebrating the birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk. Government buildings are illuminated and ceremonial events take place at major institutions. Banks, government offices, and many local businesses are closed.

Constitution Day 2026

Cambodia's Constitution Day marks the promulgation of the 1993 constitution on September 24 - the legal foundation of the modern Kingdom of Cambodia. The document was signed after UNTAC-supervised elections brought two decades of civil war to a formal close, restoring constitutional monarchy under Norodom Sihanouk and embedding democratic rights in law for the first time since the Khmer Rouge erased the previous constitutional order. For Western visitors, the day is quiet rather than spectacular: government offices close, schools shut, and official ceremonies take place in Phnom Penh. In Siem Reap, Angkor Wat sees slightly fewer visitors than usual. A good morning to visit the temples early and reflect on the distance between the civilization that built them and the near-total destruction Cambodia survived in the late twentieth century - and how deliberately this small country rebuilt itself.

Chess Meet Up

First Thursday chess meet up for all levels.

Thursday Karaoke & Laser Gaming Night

Weekly Thursday night experience combining karaoke and laser tag gaming. Sing your favorite songs then jump into laser game arena. $1 Crazy Craving food deal from 5-8 PM. Every Thursday 5-11 PM throughout 2025.

Thursday Quiz Night at POMME Bar

Weekly Thursday quiz night at Pomme Restaurant Brewhouse. Test your knowledge while enjoying house-brewed beers and pub food. Teams welcome.

Karaoke Night

Phare Circus: Nightly Show

Phare's company performs nightly under the big top on Ring Road. The lineup rotates between productions like White Gold, Sokha and Same Same But Different, each telling a Cambodian story through acrobatics, contortion and aerial work, with a live band on stage. Seats run $18 for Section C up to $38 at the front. Show at 20:00. Ticket profits fund the Phare Ponleu Selpak arts school in Battambang.

Apsara Dance Show

Traditional Khmer dance performance featuring the iconic Apsara dance, a UNESCO-listed art form preserving centuries of Cambodian culture. Performed nightly at the Angkor Village Apsara Theatre with live traditional music and elaborate costumes. Dinner seating from 19:30, show 20:30 to 21:30; show ticket $25 ($12.50 under 12), dinner-and-show packages from $34.

Barcode Transformist Show

An extraordinary transformist cabaret show featuring stunning costume changes, dance performances, and entertainment. This unique show has been captivating audiences in Siem Reap with its mix of glamour, humor, and showmanship.

Karaoke + Pub Crawl

Karaoke and pub crawl

Friday Night Board Games

Board games night

White Rabbit Friday night pub crawl

Visak Bochea Day

One of the most sacred days in the Theravada Buddhist calendar, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Candlelight processions wind through Angkor Wat at dusk. Monks lead ceremonies at temples across Siem Reap. A rare chance to see Angkor at its most atmospheric.

Friday pool/bar night

Recurring Friday pool and bar night event

Temple Balcony Apsara Show

Enjoy a complimentary 90-minute Apsara dance performance while dining at Temple Balcony overlooking Pub Street. This traditional show features the graceful movements and intricate hand gestures of classical Khmer dancing, with beautiful costumes and live music. After the performance, meet the dancers and take photos. The perfect combination of authentic culture and dining entertainment.

Live Music at Silk Garden

Regular live music performances in an open-air garden setting just 50m from Pub Street. This relaxed bar features a pool table, cocktails, and live music acts in a garden atmosphere. Perfect for enjoying music in a more laid-back environment away from the Pub Street crowds.

Palate Angkor Friday Live Music

Weekly live music dinner every Friday evening at Palate Angkor's rooftop bar. Cocktail happy hour runs 5–7 PM. One of the more civilized nights out in Siem Reap, pairing good food with live performance in a relaxed rooftop setting.

Bella's Rock n Roll Bingo

Friday night Rock n Roll bingo at Bella's Pizzeria. Call your numbers, shout your songs.

Metal & Rock Night at Atlantis Metal Bar

Local rock and metal hub featuring regular concert nights. The go-to venue for heavy music fans in Siem Reap with rotating local and visiting bands playing rock, metal, and hardcore music.

Pool Party with DJ + Volleyball Tournament

Pool party with DJ and volleyball tournament

FUNNY WEEKENDS at The Blue Monkey

Weekend event at The Blue Monkey

Braai, BBQ & live music

Botanical tasting room experience featuring PARADOX by Herbal Kulen gin

Botanical tasting room experience featuring PARADOX by Herbal Kulen gin

Phare Circus: Khmer Angkor Village

Journey through rural Cambodian life in this stunning circus performance. Khmer Angkor Village showcases daily village activities through impressive acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts, all accompanied by live traditional music. This family-friendly show celebrates Cambodia's countryside traditions with breathtaking skill and artistry.

Switch'd Up Saturdays at Mex'd Up

Saturday DJ night at Mex’d Up with rotating DJs. Recent lineup: reggae, ska and two-tone with DJ Andy. From 8pm.

Champagne Brunch at Café d’Angkor

monthly Sunday brunch with food only and an optional unlimited Champagne, wines, and mimosas for an additional USD 35++.

Level Up Sunday All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet

All-you-can-eat pizza, salad, dips and fruit salad for $9 from 1pm to 4pm at Nomad Eatery inside Level Up.

Cultural Activities is Back!

Cultural activities event at Bannalay

Sunday Sunset Tunes with Kodi Hudson

Live music every Sunday on the Siem Reap riverside at Embargo Craft Beer. Kodi Hudson performs from 5pm as the sun goes down over the river.

Sunday Sessions

Live music 5 PM–8 PM and open mic/karaoke continuing 8 PM till late

Apsara Terrace Dinner Show

Pan-Asian buffet dinner in the outdoor garden terrace of Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, accompanied by traditional Khmer dance and martial arts performances. October–March: Wednesday–Sunday from 7pm. April–September: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 7pm. Advance booking recommended.

Sunday Piano Sessions at Miss Wong

Live piano performance every Sunday evening at Miss Wong's legendary 1920s Shanghai-themed cocktail bar. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, vintage atmosphere with red Chinese lanterns and Oriental decorations. Sundays 7pm-10pm.

Pizza Garden Open Mic Night

Open mic night every Sunday at The Pizza Garden on Funky Lane. Bring an instrument or just your voice. All genres welcome.

Soft String SUNDAYS

Live music

Wacky Wings Competition

Monday Chess / Live Jazz

Chess starting at 2 PM and live jazz

Live music and tapas

Live music and tapas at Endora

Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl

Pub crawl event

Trivia Night

Chess Club at Nomad Eatery

Weekly Tuesday chess gathering at Nomad Eatery inside Level Up, Wat Damnak. All skill levels welcome — casual play from opening time.

Darts competition

Darts competition

Taco Tuesday

Taco special promotion

Pub Quiz

Pub quiz night

Taco Tuesday

Full Moon Night Market

Monthly open-air night market held on the full moon. Street food, crafts, local vendors, and live music along Sivutha Boulevard. One of the most atmospheric free nights out in town.

Onederz POOL PARTY

Pool party at Onederz Luxury Hostel

Tacos Tuesday

Recurring taco night at The Place Hostel & Pool Bar

Level Up Wednesday Trivia Night

Drop in for unlimited board games, $3 entry includes tea, coffee and soft drinks. Tables turn over fast — arrive early for the best selection.

Games Night

Games night event

Yuck Or Yum?

Pomme Wednesday Wine Raffle

Every Wednesday at Pomme Brewhouse, 6pm–9pm. Order a house wine and you're automatically entered into the weekly wine draw.

Wednesday Karaoke / Quiz

Karaoke and quiz night

Trivia Night

Wednesday Open Mic Night at Laundry Bar

Weekly open mic night at Laundry Bar, established 2002. Cheap beer, good music, and french fries. Bands and guest DJs make regular appearances. Free darts, pool, and wifi. Welcoming to expats, locals, and visitors. Every Wednesday from 8

Pchum Ben 2026 — Day 1

Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day) — 15-day Khmer religious ceremony honoring deceased ancestors. The last three days are public holidays. Day 1 of 3.

Pchum Ben (Ancestors Festival) 2026

Pchum Ben is one of Cambodia's most important religious holidays - fifteen days of ancestor veneration culminating in Pchum Ben Day, when Cambodians believe the gates of the underworld open and the spirits of the dead seek offerings from their living descendants. Families visit their home wat (Buddhist temple) at dawn each day of the festival, offering bay ben - small balls of sticky rice, sesame, and coconut - to monks who chant prayers and transfer merit to the spirits. The final three days are the most intense: Phum Ben, Kaen Ben, and Pchum Ben itself. Cities empty as Cambodians travel home to their home provinces and villages. Siem Reap's temples fill with incense smoke and orange-robed monks; the surrounding villages return to their oldest rhythms. For tourists, Pchum Ben offers one of the most visually compelling cultural encounters in Southeast Asia - arrive at a local wat before 6 a.m. to watch families bring offerings in the pale light. Some restaurants and guesthouses operate reduced hours; the city slows noticeably. Dress modestly at all temple visits: no shorts, no sleeveless tops. The holiday lasts 3 days officially but the full 15-day observance shapes the city's mood throughout.

Pchum Ben 2026 — Day 2

Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day). Day 2 of 3.

Endora Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at Endora French Restaurant & Wine Bar

Pchum Ben 2026 — Day 3

Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day). Day 3 of 3.

Commemoration Day of King's Father 2026

October 15 marks the anniversary of the death of King Norodom Sihanouk, who died in Beijing on this date in 2012 at the age of 89. The day honors Cambodia's most consequential modern figure - the man who negotiated independence from France in 1953, steered the country through Cold War entanglements, survived the Khmer Rouge period in exile, and returned to help broker the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements that ended the civil war. Cambodians call him Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman, Father of the Nation. His ashes rest in a golden stupa at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. In Siem Reap, the day is marked with quiet respect: government offices close, many locals visit the nearest wat to offer prayers. Angkor remains open. The temples of Angkor were the symbol Sihanouk spent decades advocating for at UNESCO - a reminder that the sites you are visiting survived in part because of his determined diplomacy.

Paris Peace Agreements Day 2026

October 23 marks the signing of the Paris Peace Agreements in 1991 - the accords that formally ended Cambodia's civil war after two decades of conflict spanning Lon Nol's coup, Pol Pot's genocide, the Vietnamese occupation, and years of UN-brokered diplomacy. Eighteen nations signed the agreement, establishing the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) and setting the path for the 1993 elections that restored constitutional democracy. Cambodia removed the date from its official public holiday calendar in 2019 when public holidays were reduced from 28 to 22 days, but the day retains deep historical meaning. The 1991 settlement was the mechanism that allowed Cambodia to rejoin the international community - and without it, the tourism industry in Siem Reap that you are part of today would not exist in its current form. Government offices and businesses operate normally. Angkor is open.

King's Coronation Day 2026

October 29 marks the anniversary of the coronation of King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh in 2004. Cambodia's current monarch was crowned following the abdication of his father, Norodom Sihanouk, who stepped down citing poor health. Sihamoni was Cambodia's Ambassador to UNESCO in Paris at the time and was chosen by the Royal Council of the Throne. He had been trained as a classical Khmer dancer and musician in Prague and Paris, and brought a quiet, arts-centered dignity to the role that stands in contrast to the turbulence of his father's era. He rules as a constitutional monarch with largely ceremonial powers. National Day celebrations feature royal palace events in Phnom Penh and flag displays across the country. In Siem Reap, the Cambodian flag - uniquely among national flags for depicting a building, Angkor Wat - flies from government buildings and many businesses. The city marks the day with official gatherings at the provincial level; Angkor remains open and is particularly atmospheric at sunset on public holidays when local families visit.

Global Crystal Bowl Symposium 4

International gathering of crystal bowl practitioners, therapists, musicians, and enthusiasts. 7-night all-inclusive package at the 5-star TUI BLUE Angkor Grace resort. Program includes three Emerald Presentations, four Sapphire Workshops, Q&A panel, and a live-streamed concert.

Cambodia Independence Day 2026

Cambodia celebrates its independence from France on November 9, marking the date in 1953 when King Norodom Sihanouk formally proclaimed independence after a determined diplomatic campaign that included a self-imposed royal exile designed to force the issue with Paris. France had controlled Cambodia as a protectorate since 1863. Independence Day is a major national holiday: government offices, schools, and many businesses close, and there are official parades and ceremonies throughout the country. In Phnom Penh, celebrations center on the Independence Monument and the Royal Palace. In Siem Reap, public buildings and many businesses fly the Cambodian flag - a dark red field with an image of Angkor Wat at its center, the only national flag in the world to feature a building. Fireworks are often set off in the evening. The day is worth pausing over: the Angkor temples you are visiting were the symbolic heart of a kingdom that fought, diplomatically, for the right to keep them as its own.

Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) - Day 1

Cambodia celebrates the reversal of the Tonle Sap River flow, marking the end of the rainy season. Watch boat races on the Siem Reap River, enjoy cultural performances, street festivities, and evening illuminations. Food stalls line the riverbanks. Public holiday.

Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) 2026 — Day 1

Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) — three-day national festival celebrating the annual reversal of the Tonle Sap river. Boat races on the Siem Reap River. Day 1 of 3.

Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) - Day 2

Day two of the Water Festival continues with boat races, traditional performances, and street celebrations along the Siem Reap River. Evening illuminations light up the water as thousands gather to celebrate this ancient tradition. Public holiday.

Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) 2026 — Day 2

Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) — full moon candlelit float procession on the river. Day 2 of 3.

Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) 2026 — Day 3

Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) — closing day celebrations. Day 3 of 3.

Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) - Day 3

The final day of the Water Festival culminates with closing ceremonies and full moon celebrations. Locals release decorated banana-leaf boats with candles onto the river to pay respect to the water spirits. Fireworks and lanterns over the riverfront. Public holiday.

Hariharalaya Holiday Retreat 2026

A week-long Christmas and New Year retreat at Hariharalaya in the Angkor countryside. Daily yoga, meditation, Khmer cooking, and optional temple visits — a gentle alternative to festive season chaos.

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at Palate Angkor fine dining restaurant. Celebrate Christmas Eve with an elegant multi-course dinner.

Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet

Christmas Day celebrations at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor with special brunch and dinner buffet services.

Peace Day 2026

Cambodia's Peace Day honors the country's long road from conflict to stability - one of the most remarkable recoveries in modern history. Within the span of a single generation, Cambodia survived Lon Nol's 1970 coup, five years of the Khmer Rouge's systematic genocide that killed roughly two million people, a decade of Vietnamese occupation and civil war, and the UN transitional period. The country that emerged from the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements and the 1993 elections had lost an entire generation of teachers, doctors, engineers, and artists. What has been rebuilt since is extraordinary: a functioning democracy, a growing economy, and a tourism industry anchored by the temples of Angkor - buildings that the Khmer Rouge were still fighting around when many of today's visitors to Siem Reap were born. Peace Day is observed quietly: official ceremonies at the provincial level, flag displays, and moments of reflection. In Siem Reap, the most fitting observation is a visit to the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) archives in Phnom Penh, or a conversation with any local over the age of 60. The temples are open.

New Year's Eve at Apsara Terrace

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor's legendary New Year's Eve party on the Apsara Terrace. Live band, traditional dance performances, gala dinner, free-flow drinks, and midnight fireworks over the iconic poolside setting.

Ultra Trail Angkor 2027

Annual trail running race through the Angkor temple complex — one of the most spectacular running backdrops in the world. Six circuits ranging from 8km to 100km, plus a Nordic walking option. Bib collection 21–22 January 2027 at Angkor Paradise Hotel. Attracts runners from across Asia and Europe.

Angkor Wat Retreat with Renata Sarasvati Diem

Gracefully melding the wisdom traditions of Shamatha Vipashyana meditation and mindfulness practices, with Dyads, a fresh contemplative practice of the modern age, using heart led, easy to follow practices.