Cambodia Urban Art Festival

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Arts & CulturePhnom Penh

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhat sets this festival apart is its live

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR

CategoryArts & CultureFestival type

The story

Cambodia Urban Art Festival in Phnom Penh

Cambodia Urban Art Festival is a free, roughly four-day event in Phnom Penh where Cambodian and international graffiti and mural artists paint building facades live on the street, concentrated mainly around the Royal Palace area and BKK1. Founded by French street artists Chifumi and Theo Valier, it pairs daytime live painting with evening concerts and video projection, aiming to make contemporary art accessible while building Phnom Penh's identity as a regional street art hub.

Cambodia Urban Art Festival brings international and Cambodian graffiti and mural artists onto Phnom Penh's streets for several days each year, painting building facades in real time rather than displaying finished work behind gallery glass.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

What sets this festival apart is its live, public process: artists paint directly on walls, shutters, and building facades in front of passersby, letting the city itself watch murals develop over several days rather than seeing only finished pieces

The mystery stays covered

Evenings add free concerts, live-painting-to-music sessions, and video projections, turning painting sites into after-dark performance spaces

The city starts moving

Concentrated around the Royal Palace neighborhood and BKK1, the accumulated murals from successive editions have become a lasting, walkable open-air gallery even after the festival itself ends

The water draws everyone in

The event has also helped seed a wider Khmer urban art scene, feeding smaller local galleries and independent artists

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Core elements include live outdoor mural painting by Cambodian and international street artists

Water and renewal

Living ritual

concentration of activity around the Royal Palace area and BKK1

The sacred route

Living ritual

free evening concerts and live-painting-to-music performances

The local code

Living ritual

video projection segments

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and free public access throughout

Tradition 6

Living ritual

all aimed at building Phnom Penh's identity as a street art destination

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Phnom Penh transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing works well for walking between outdoor mural sites across several neighborhoods. Sun protection and a hat are useful for daytime viewing, while a light layer...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Phnom Penh, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map11.56 N, 104.92 E Open in Google Maps

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh

TransportUse Phnom Penh transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

Stay areaStay near workable transport in Phnom Penh, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Phnom Penh via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Phnom Penh, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare fares Festival gearCasual, comfortable clothing works well for walking between outdoor mural sites across several neighborhoods. Sun protection and a hat are useful for daytime viewing, while a light layer helps for evening concerts and live-painting sessions held outdoors after dark.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cambodia and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cambodia Urban Art Festival?

Cambodia Urban Art Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cambodia Urban Art Festival 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?

Date announcement pending. 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

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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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Cambodia Urban Art Festival

Cambodia Urban Art Festival in Phnom Penh

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The water draws everyone in

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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