The 8 Shows in Siem Reap That Earn Their Price

1.Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap

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

Spend an evening under Phare’s intimate big-top tent, where young Cambodian artists combine acrobatics, theater, live music, and dance. Shows draw on Cambodian history, folklore, and modern life. Tickets cost $18, with food, drinks, and a gift shop available before the performance.

“We had a wonderful time at the Phare show. The venue is small, but works well. Seats are like benches (cushions on the steps). Our seats were category C, but we saw the performance very well. Only a little obstructed by a light pole. There is a souvenir shop and food stalls, if you like shopping or having something to eat and drink before the show. You buy coupons, and pay with them at the stalls.”

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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. Expect a one-hour show of acrobatics, live music, dance, comedy, and stories drawn from Cambodian life. Arrive 30 minutes early, consider the backstage tour with guide Saad, and choose your seat carefully for the best view.

“After the temples, I believe this is the other must see in Siem Reap. So many joy and great acts. With your visit you also Support the local community fully! Loved it!”

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3.Apsara Show Including Dinner & Hotel Pickup

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

Spend about 2.5 hours at a Siem Reap restaurant enjoying Khmer and Asian buffet dishes, then watch an Apsara performance based on Hindu and Buddhist legends. Choose hotel pickup by tuk-tuk, car, or van, or make your own way to the venue. Drivers such as Mr Tong are praised for timely service.

“It was very well organized and we enjoyed a lot the show !”

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4.Apsara Dance Show and Dinner with Hotel Pickup

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

Spend two hours at a Siem Reap theatre enjoying Khmer barbecue, Amok curry, and a broad buffet before a traditional Apsara performance. Optional hotel pickup makes the evening easy. Expect elegant costumes, slow hand gestures, live music, and a chance to take photos with dancers 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

Your English-speaking tuk-tuk driver collects you in Siem Reap City Center for an evening of Khmer food and Apsara dance. The one-hour performance uses graceful hand gestures, live music, colorful costumes, and stories from Hindu and Buddhist belief. Drivers such as Vutha and Pisith have been praised for friendly service.

“We booked last minute. Tuk Tuk came and picked my friend and I up at our hotel and took us to the restaurant. He walked us inside to our table and reminded us that everything was paid for and the time when he would return to pick us up. The restaurant was huge and beautiful. We got front row seats!! The buffet was spectacular, there was a wide variety of Cambodian food. We had to order our own drinks- the staff at the restaurant were friendly and efficient. The show itself was a good experience. It was only for an hour 7:30-8:30pm but It was good. We went to the…”

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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, sample Khmer and international dishes, and watch an apsara dance show. Dinner and water are included. Confirm your return ride carefully, since drop-off depends on the option selected.

“Really good food, excellent customer service and very kind staff. The dance was amazing and very pretty”

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7.Siem Reap Apsara Dinner show & Hotel Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $23

Spend about two hours at a Siem Reap dinner show with round-trip hotel transport by tuk-tuk, a Khmer and international buffet, tea or coffee, and a colorful Apsara performance based on Hindu and Buddhist stories. The dance runs about 45 to 60 minutes and includes elegant hand gestures with specific meanings.

“The show is worth watching. It’s a long way out of town but the Venue is worth it. The show is very well done and the costumes are gorgeous. There is a really good buffet with something for everyone. There only thing lacking was a western desert option. I had a glass of the house wine and it was very good.”

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8.Cambodia’s Most Magical Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $18

Spend 90 minutes to two hours at The Labyrinth in Siem Reap for a contemporary dance show inspired by Cambodian mythology. Expect ruin-like scenery, bold digital visuals, dramatic sound, expressive movement, and a striking fire dance. Dinner and drinks are not included.

“This was so fun! A few extra surprises and definately a unique experience. We loved it. Contemporary, sweet and clever show for all ages.”

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