Angkor Festival of the Arts

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Arts & CultureSiem Reap/Angkor

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAIFA distinguishes itself by spanning

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR

CategoryArts & CultureFestival type

The story

Angkor Festival of the Arts in Siem Reap/Angkor

The Angkor International Festival of the Arts (AIFA) is a multi-day, multidisciplinary festival opening each December with a ceremony at Angkor Wat's western entrance, bringing musicians, dancers, painters, and writers together across venues in Siem Reap town and the temple grounds. Organized by Cambodia's Ministry of Culture, the APSARA Authority, and provincial partners, it aims to safeguard Cambodian intangible cultural heritage while supporting Siem Reap's creative economy.

The Angkor International Festival of the Arts, commonly abbreviated AIFA, opens each December with a ceremony staged at Angkor Wat's western entrance, using the temple's own silhouette as a backdrop for a multi-day program built to showcase the full range of Cambodian creative practice rather than any single art form.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

AIFA distinguishes itself by spanning multiple art forms in one program rather than focusing on a single genre: traditional and contemporary dance, live music, visual art exhibitions, and a dedicated readers-writers festival strand for literary discussion

The mystery stays covered

The opening ceremony at Angkor Wat's western entrance is the festival's signature moment, staging performance against the temple's silhouette, while the closing ceremony typically shifts to the Royal Independence Gardens in central Siem Reap

The city starts moving

Launched in December 2021 tied to Siem Reap's status as an ASEAN City of Culture, the festival has drawn support from UNESCO and grown from a three-day to a four-day format in its second edition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Signature elements include the opening ceremony at Angkor Wat's western entrance

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a closing ceremony in the Royal Independence Gardens

The sacred route

Living ritual

multidisciplinary programming spanning dance

The local code

Living ritual

and literature

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and a dedicated readers-writers festival strand

Tradition 6

Living ritual

all framed around safeguarding Cambodian intangible cultural heritage and boosting Siem Reap's creative economy

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Siem Reap/Angkor transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is required for any events staged on or near Angkor Wat's temple grounds, along with closed shoes for walking on uneven stone. Smart-casual...

Safety

At Angkor Festival of the Arts, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Siem Reap/Angkor, 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

Siem Reap/Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportSAI — Siem Reap-Angkor

TransportUse Siem Reap/Angkor transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

Stay areaStay near workable transport in Siem Reap/Angkor, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Angkor Festival of the Arts?

Angkor Festival of the Arts is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Angkor Festival of the Arts take place?

The festival is listed in Siem Reap/Angkor, 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?

Siem Reap/Angkor, Siem Reap Province, 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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Angkor Festival of the Arts

Angkor Festival of the Arts in Siem Reap/Angkor

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

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

Siem Reap/Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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