Bonn Om Touk Fireworks Nights

បុណ្យប្រុងលើង

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MusicPhnom Penh
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe fireworks are set off from barges
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Bonn Om Touk Fireworks Nights in Phnom Penh

Bandet Pratib, Cambodia's water-festival fireworks, light up the Tonle Sap on all three nights of Bon Om Touk in Phnom Penh, closing out each evening's boat races and illuminated float parade with a roughly twenty-minute burst of color over the river near the Royal Palace. Held in November on the Buddhist Lent's Kathen period, the display draws enormous riverside crowds and works as a highly visible, low-effort entry point into the wider Bon Om Touk celebration.

Fireworks close out each of the three nights of Bon Om Touk, exploding low over the Tonle Sap directly across from Phnom Penh's riverfront.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The fireworks are set off from barges anchored in the Tonle Sap opposite the Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay, timed to follow the nightly illuminated boat procession rather than open the evening

02

The mystery stays covered

Locals treat the roughly twenty-minute show as the signal that the night's main spectacle has arrived, and it is one of the few Bon Om Touk moments that plays out identically whether you are pressed against the riverside railing or watching from a rooftop restaurant a kilometer away

03

The city starts moving

Because the display sits at the peak of the crowd surge, Phnom Penh authorities station extra police and medical teams along the Chroy Changvar bridge approaches, a legacy of a 2010 stampede that remains a sensitive local memory

04

The water draws everyone in

Expect phone signal congestion near showtime

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The display's Khmer name

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Bandet Pratib

The sacred route

Living ritual

ties it to the older tradition of Loy Pratip

The local code

Living ritual

the lit floats sponsored by government ministries that parade the river beforehand

Tradition 5

Living ritual

the fireworks act as a closing flourish to that procession rather than a stand-alone show

Tradition 6

Living ritual

The nightly timing near midnight echoes older royal river ceremonies once tied to naval reviews before the modern water festival took shape

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing and closed-toe shoes for standing and walking for hours; a light rain layer is useful since November evenings can still bring showers. Crowds pack tightly near...

Safety

Bonn Om Touk Fireworks Nights is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Phnom Penh you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map11.56 N, 104.92 EOpen in Google Maps

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Phnom Penh you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Phnom Penh via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Phnom Penh, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing and closed-toe shoes for standing and walking for hours; a light rain layer is useful since November evenings can still bring showers. Crowds pack tightly near showtime, so avoid dangling jewelry, loose bags, or anything you cannot keep a firm grip on.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cambodia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bonn Om Touk Fireworks Nights?

Bonn Om Touk Fireworks Nights is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bonn Om Touk Fireworks Nights take place?

The festival is listed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnmc.gov.kh
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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