Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival

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MusicSihanoukville
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat sets this festival apart is its scale
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival in Sihanoukville

The Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival is Cambodia's national Sea Festival, a coastal celebration that rotates each year among Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Kampot and Kep. Held over three days, the gathering combines concerts across multiple stages with a public push toward sustainable marine tourism and coastal biodiversity awareness. Past editions in the rotation have drawn crowds exceeding 700,000 visitors, making it one of Cambodia's largest coastal public events.

Since its founding in 2011, Cambodia's Sea Festival has grown into one of the country's most prominent coastal public events, built around a simple idea: celebrate the nation's shoreline by taking the festival to a different coastal town each time it is held.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this festival apart is its scale and its purpose: rather than a single fixed location, Cambodia rotates hosting duties among its four coastal hubs, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Kampot and Kep, so the celebration highlights a different stretch of shoreline each round

02

The mystery stays covered

Five concert stages run in parallel over the three-day event, drawing performers and crowds from across the country

03

The city starts moving

Beneath the entertainment sits a genuine conservation message, themed around blue economy growth and coastal biodiversity, giving the festival a dual identity as both a beach celebration and a public platform for marine sustainability

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's recurring traditions include its rotation among Cambodia's four main coastal towns

Water and renewal

Living ritual

its multi-stage concert format

The sacred route

Living ritual

and its consistent framing around marine conservation and the blue economy

The local code

Living ritual

linking entertainment to coastal biodiversity awareness each time it is staged

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival, plan transport around the exact Sihanoukville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual beachwear and light, breathable clothing suit the tropical coastal setting; sandals or sturdy footwear help for walking sandy festival grounds, and a swimsuit is useful given the...

Safety

Koh Kong Sea Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival, stay near the part of Sihanoukville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.61 N, 103.53 EOpen in Google Maps

Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportKOS — Sihanouk
TransportFor Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival, plan transport around the exact Sihanoukville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival, stay near the part of Sihanoukville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Sihanoukville via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Sihanoukville, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearCasual beachwear and light, breathable clothing suit the tropical coastal setting; sandals or sturdy footwear help for walking sandy festival grounds, and a swimsuit is useful given the beachfront location.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 Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival?

Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Preah Sihanouk Beach Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Sihanoukville, 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?

Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk Province, 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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
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