Phare Circus: Siem Reap's Best Live Entertainment

Experience the captivating Phare Circus show in Siem Reap. These talented artists use drama, dance, live music, and acrobatics to share their life experiences and break the cycle of poverty.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phare, The Cambodian Circus - Experience Cambodia’s most unique, authentic live entertainment by the graduates of Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school.
    Phare is more than a conventional acrobatic circus. Performers use theater, live music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The artists…
What's Included
  • Authentic live performance in Siem Reap.
  • Exclusive Phare Insider backstage visit.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Phare Circus transcends traditional acrobatics, with the performers innovatively weaving stories drawn from their personal experiences. These narratives encompass contemporary society, folklore, and recent history. Incorporating dance, drama, live music, and circus arts, they share a snippet of their lives with spectators.
The artists come from…

Location
Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Intersection of Ring Road and Sok San Road, South of intersection with Sok San Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shuet
Aug 24, 2025
Amazing show it’s funny and entertaining love the arabica performance love the strength and artistic movement - Amazing show it’s funny and entertaining love the arabica performance love the strength and artistic movement love the live music with traditional instruments top quality orchestra the two main comedians are fabulous and get the audience involved, made us laughing so so much thank you for a lovely evening 10 out 10 for all the performers front crews and behind the scenes as well
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Taittravels12
Aug 21, 2025
Pleasantly surprised at how fun and wholesome this show is! - Such a fun night! So creative and just a wholesome activity to do! I felt like a kid and you could see the joy on the audience face. They have a beautiful store to support the free education of all the arts students. If you are in Siem Reap would highly recommend going to check it out.
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Smithbennettda
Aug 20, 2025
Wonderful evening out! - Well worth a visit. You are seeing a group of talented people. They work so hard on their performance. Supporting local young adults, which offer a great enertaining show.
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Venture56991808507
Aug 20, 2025
Outstanding performance - Very high tempo, fun show that kept us on the edge of our seats. Would definitely recommend to any others looking for an experience in Siem Reap. We were particularly impressed by how incredible the live music was and how it was so well timed with the circus acts. We love circuses back in the United States, but this was different in very positive ways - more energetic and more of a narrative than the ones we had previously seen. Very cool.
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명손
Aug 18, 2025
PHENOMENAL SHOW.. LOVE IT. - One of the eveining activies you must put on your to-do list here in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Great show, great performers, and the friendliness of the staffs.
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Wendypk
Aug 17, 2025
You have to go - Wow, wow what a great evening we had. The performances were just amazing. We paid $28 each. Was blown away, a must see whilst in Siem Reap
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Kayed908
Aug 17, 2025
Great night at the Phare Circus - Wow, wow and wow. Have been to Cambodia before and not done the Phare Circus, I don't know why? This was incredible, a great night's entertainment with a lot of meaning behind how it was founded. I highly recommend this to all visitors, it's a must to see the strength of the performers and the story behind their show. I'm lost for words at how remarkable this night was. Top rating from this visitor and her family x
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Mikekhemara
Aug 12, 2025
Dinner, dance and acrobatics for an unforgettable evening in Siem Reap - Attending the Lighthouse's White Gold show, The Cambodian Circus was an absolutely memorable experience from start to finish with the two children aged 7 and 12! The evening began with a delicious Khmer dinner served in the garden, in a warm and authentic atmosphere. We had the privilege of attending, as a prelude to the show, the gracious performances of dancers from the traditional dance school. A poetic moment that immediately plunges into Khmer culture. Then, make way for the White Gold: a series of laughs, spectacular acrobatics and overflowing creativity. The artists impress with their energy, humor and technical prowess, while telling a story full of meaning. The orchestra, composed of only two or three musicians, manages the feat of making the room vibrate as if there were ten of them. Their improvised drums based on cans, watering cans and everyday objects are a jewel of inventiveness and rhythm. It’s much more than a circus: it’s a sensory and cultural journey that blends gastronomy, dance and acrobatic performance. An absolute must in Siem Reap! Arkun chran 🙏🏼
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Mattyandalistair
Aug 10, 2025
Dramatic acrobatics show worth seeing. - This is better described as a dramatic dance / acrobatics show. It is definitely worth seeing if you are in Siem Reap. The show lasts an hour, but arrive early for dinner before hand, which is good value and very tasty. We were fortunate to have central / front row seats for the show, and had a wonderful view of all the action. The show told a very powerful story of Cambodia's recent history, which was quite emotional in parts, was non-verbal, and relied on dance / art / dramatic performance instead, so was very accessible to the international audience. Also, this is part of a social enterprise project, supporting education and employment in Cambodia, so a worthy cause.
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Charlene
Aug 8, 2025
Entertaining evening had by all - Entertaining evening! Show was amazing! Kids and the adults all enjoyed it! We have seen a few on our trip through Cambodia and Vietnam recently, this one is not big and flashy.. but certainly not needed! Amazing as it is!!
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From $18
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).