The Cambodian Circus Show and Pub Street Night Market

About This Crawl

An evening combining a Cambodian Circus performance (Phare, the Cambodian Circus) with time at the Pub Street night market, a pairing that covers two of Siem Reap's best evening options. At $34.76 with free cancellation, this is a structured evening rather than a single show.

What to Expect

Phare, the Cambodian Circus, is the headline. It's not a conventional circus: the performances are narrative, combining acrobatics, dance, theatre, and live music in 60-75 minute shows that tell specifically Cambodian stories. The organisation runs as a social enterprise training young Cambodians in performing arts and the production quality is genuinely high. The Pub Street night market portion of the evening runs either before or after the show, covering the market stalls on the pedestrianised block around Street 08. Market hours run until around 11pm. At $34.76, the price covers the show entry and guide time. Phare tickets alone run $18-38 depending on the seat, so the bundle price is reasonable.

Who It's For

Travellers who want a cultural evening rather than a bar night, and those who appreciate the social enterprise backstory of the organisation running the circus.

Tips

• Book Phare tickets in advance. Shows sell out in high season and the best seats go first.
• The performance runs 60-75 minutes. Arrive ten minutes early for the pre-show atmosphere.
• Phare's performers are graduates of their own school. The skill level is consistently high.
• The Pub Street night market sells the same items at higher prices than the Old Market behind it. Budget accordingly.
• The Phare venue is a short tuk-tuk from the central hotel area: around $2-3 each way.

Verdict

Phare is the best evening in Siem Reap by a margin. The night market addition gives the evening shape without padding.