14 Cultural Shows in Cambodia to Build an Evening Around

1.Apsara Show Including Dinner & Hotel Pickup

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

You’ll ride by tuk-tuk, car, or van to an evening of Khmer food and Apsara dance in Siem Reap. Expect graceful hand gestures, ornate costumes, live music, Hindu and Buddhist stories, and a buffet with Amok, Khmer barbecue, vegetarian dishes, and international choices.

“The program was very nice. We really enjoyed the authentic dancers. The food was delicious and hugh variety for vegetirains as well. It was organized very well. We booked it with hotel pick up. Mr Lucky from the customer service gave us updates about the pick up time on different channels, so we cannot miss it. The driver Mr Tong was on time, very pleasent. He arrived with an open tuk-tuk, which was really plesent in the hot night. The drive on and back was really good and smooth. Strongly suggest to book this shaw with hotel pick up. I was 100% satisfied with the service.Read more”

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2.Apsara Dance Show and Dinner with Hotel Pickup

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

Spend two hours at a Siem Reap theater watching traditional Apsara and folk dances shaped by Hindu and Buddhist stories. Your evening includes Khmer dishes, BBQ, Amok curry, and international food. Choose hotel pickup by tuk-tuk, car, or minivan, or make your own way there.

“We really enjoyed the Apsara dance show and the food. We were brought at 18:30, which gave us one full hour to enjoy dinner served as a buffet. The variety and quality of the food were very good. The show started at 19:30, and everything was perfectly timed and well organized. Overall, the experience was excellent. Thank you, Sereisophea, for the great organization!”

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3.Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 254 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

You’ll be collected from your Siem Reap City Center accommodation by English-speaking tuk-tuk driver and taken to a dinner show. Expect a one-hour Apsara performance in five sets, live music, Khmer dishes such as amok and barbecue, international food, and a tuk-tuk ride back. Drivers named Vutha and Pisith have received special praise.

“finally I paid to getyoutguid and the event did take place unlike another event I paid for, they reminded me, and no one came…..”

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4.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 restaurant for a buffet dinner and traditional Cambodian dance show. Choose garden or air-conditioned seating, with Khmer, Asian, and Western dishes available. Hotel return transfer may be selected, but confirm it clearly before booking.

“5 of us squeezed on a small tuktuk ride on a 20 minutes ride. We were expecting a car for 5 people”

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5.Apsara Dance Performance – Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $23

Spend about two hours at Amazon Angkor Restaurant near King’s Road, with a traditional Cambodian buffet, a 90-minute Apsara and folk dance program, and shared hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk or air-conditioned minivan. Drinks cost extra, and seating is communal.

“This is good way to spend an evening at Siem Reap and have some cultural experience. The food was good and diverce with many options for kids. The show was very colorful, not long, just what is needed to get entertained and not tired.”

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6.Apsara Performance with Dinner include Pick up & Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Spend an evening in Siem Reap with hotel pickup, a Khmer buffet, and a colorful Apsara performance. Expect graceful hand gestures, Hindu and Buddhist stories, live music, traditional costumes, and international dishes. Tuk-tuk transport returns you to your accommodation after the show.

“We had a lovely evening. The food buffet has exceeded our expectations as there were so many options and what was important to me a lot of vegetarian options that were clearly marked in the separate section. It was a great opportunity to try different cambodian food, but there were western options available as well. I terms of the performance - the dancers were phenomenal and we really enjoyed it. The only thing we'd like to add is maybe a small description of each dance - to have more understanding of significance and importance of certain figures, themes etc. Other than that we had a great time!”

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7.Apsara Dance Performance – Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $22Top rated

Enjoy a buffet of Khmer and international dishes at Amazon Angkor or Morakot Restaurant, then watch traditional Apsara, coconut, and fishing dances with live Khmer music. Hotel pickup and return by tuk-tuk or air-conditioned minivan make this an easy evening after visiting Angkor Wat.

“I highly recommend seeing this as part of your Angkor Wat experience! The all you can eat buffet was delicious! The dancers are extraordinary and connect you back to the angels you see on the temple walls! A great time!”

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8.Apsara Theater Performance include dinner & Hotel pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $45

You’ll ride by tuk-tuk from your Siem Reap hotel to an evening of Khmer set-menu dining and five traditional dance sets. The show begins at 7:30 PM, lasts about 90 minutes, and takes place in the same theater as dinner. English support and hotel transport are included.

“The show itself was great! They do a great show here. The theater was beautiful. I was picked up on time by the tuk tuk however I didn’t know he was waiting for me because he never called. You guys need to give the drivers our phone number. The food was just ok and it was lukewarm. I definitely have had better local dishes in town this week. Also, my biggest complaint is that there was no buffet option. The description made it sound like you had a choice of the menu or the buffet however, the buffet was not offered at all. I was disappointed. It was so hot…”

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9.Apsara Performance Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $15Best value

You’ll be collected from your Siem Reap hotel by tuk-tuk, then watch a traditional Apsara performance while eating Khmer dishes such as Amok curry and Khmer BBQ. The 2.5-hour evening also includes international food, hotel drop-off, and an introduction to Khmer beliefs and the ancient empire.

“Amazon Restaurant had a very good Buffet and the Show was also fun and a nice experience”

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10.Apsara Theater Performance include dinner & Hotel pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $45

Spend about 2.5 hours at an Apsara theater in Siem Reap, with hotel pickup, a Khmer dinner, and a 90-minute stage show. An English-speaking host or greeter helps with the evening, while the performance presents classical and folk dances linked to Cambodian culture.

“Nous avons passé une superbe soirée lors de ce dîner spectacle au théâtre Apsara, et c’est une activité que je recommande fortement 🫶”

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11.A Night To Remember: Apsara Dance Show with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Spend three hours enjoying a Khmer and international buffet, then watch Apsara, Blessing, Peacock, Coconut Shell, and Fishing dances. An English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel in a tuk-tuk and returns you afterward. Vegetarian dishes and drinking water are included.

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12.Apsara Traditional Dances & Local Buffet with Tuk-Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22

Ride by tuk-tuk from your Siem Reap hotel to a spacious dinner venue, eat Khmer and international buffet dishes, and watch Apsara dancers portray Hindu and Buddhist myths. An English-speaking driver handles pickup and return, with a possible drop-off at the Old Market.

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13.Apsara Theater Performance include dinner & Hotel pick up

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $44

Spend 2.5 hours exploring Khmer mythology through Apsara dance, hand gestures, folk art, and a buffet of Cambodian dishes. Your English-speaking host arranges hotel pickup and return by shared tuk-tuk or air-conditioned car. Venues include Morokot Angkor or Amazon Angkor.

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14.Apsara Performance include Dinner & hotel pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Spend 1.5 hours enjoying an international buffet and Cambodia’s traditional Apsara dance in Siem Reap. Your English-speaking driver collects you by tuk-tuk, returns you to your hotel, and keeps the evening simple. The small group is limited to eight people.

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