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 - Discover Cambodia’s most distinctive and genuine live performance by the talented graduates of the Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school.
    Phare goes beyond a traditional acrobatic circus. The performers incorporate theater, live music, dance, and contemporary circus arts to narrate uniquely Cambodian tales;…
What's Included
  • Siem Reap’s most original, authentic live performance
  • Choose Phare Insider options for tickets + backstage visit to artist, technician, costume work areas
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Phare Circus offers a unique experience beyond traditional acrobatics. The performers craft and present narratives inspired by their personal life stories. By drawing from recent history, folklore, and contemporary society, they seamlessly integrate drama, dance, live music, and circus arts to share their experiences with the audience.
The artists…

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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Annie_f
Apr 15, 2026
Amazing!! Go early for... - Amazing!! Go early for the pre show with the younger students and the food. This is a great show with super talented individuals.
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268deek
Apr 14, 2026
Brilliant experience for all! - Really recommend this experience! Great for all ages and well worth the entry fee. Lots of laughs and daring routines told in the sweetest way. Good view from any seats so spend what you can afford. Remember that money from the entry supports students in their academic and circus education, learning skills to secure future employment. Lovely, ethical shop with handmade goods from Cambodia.
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Divwanderersoul
Apr 11, 2026
Brilliant performance - must experience! - The Phare group is so talented and brilliant! They kept us on the edge of our seats with their performance. It was so entertaining and mesmerising. We went with kids (teenagers) and even they were completely lost in the performance.
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Catherine_g
Apr 10, 2026
Fantastic experience - What a fantastic show. The artists were so talented and playful. It was great to see the creative artists tell stories of Cambodian life using humour, acrobatics and circus skills. They were so talented and clearly enjoyed their work. We loved every minute and it was excellent value for money!
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Garyjames58
Apr 9, 2026
A Night at the Circus - Superb show with incredibly talented cast and musicians. It tells the story of Cambodia brilliantly, showing how hope can come from such a tragic circumstances. We loved it!
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Darrenandcaroline
Apr 7, 2026
Great visit - An excellent evening out in Siem Reap at this circus. We had the set meal which was great, and the acrobats in the show were highly talented and skilled. Totally recommend a visit and nice to support the local community. Picked up some lovely locally crafted souvenirs in the gift shop.
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967jamiek
Apr 6, 2026
Entertaining show - I joined the experience solo. Got my on ride there. The spectator stands for the show were packed...mostly from tour buses. The performance told a story about how local Cambodians prayed for rain as the weather there is very hot year round. This story line was contrasted to how visitors felt when they arrived during the months of rain (considering it more of a nuisance to their plans). The act involved acrobatics, juggling and other physical gymnastics. I felt like the performers did an overall entertaining/great job and worth it was worth the cost.
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Shirley
Apr 3, 2026
Skilled athletes with whimsical fun! - Wonderful fun evening! Worth every penny ! Children and adults both enjoyed
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166dl
Apr 8, 2026
Skip the food and enjoy the show! - Food/Beverage before: (2 stars) A rather chaotic process of exchanging $ bills for $ tokens which are then used to buy food/drink from a collection of stalls. Food is predominantly cooked to order (Good!) but results in confused groups of people waiting for food (no tickets are issued) Bad! Tokens can be exchanged back to $, but at the end of the show, the stall is closed. Very Bad! The Show: (4 Stars) The “circus” was a human acrobatic show based on a bar and the characters that frequent it. Accompanied by a “rock” band which blended local sounds with more mainstream music, the show was a collection of tumbles, tricks, juggles which were well executed and fun to watch. The show lasts about 70 minutes and there is a chance to meet the performers after.
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Camdalegill
Apr 17, 2026
Had SOME great acrobats . - The shows ok ..but the storyline wasn't there really and costumes were less than average they were wearing just everyday clothes. Food was ok ..not huge choice ..was a night out if you have a spare night free it's worth it ..not much difference in the seating so we paid for B area seating that would be the most Its worth which at the time was $28 USD .
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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).