A brand-new sound in Phnom Penh! On the 15th of this month starting at 7:00 PM, Chew & Bash at the Coconut Club on Koh Pich will host the debut of an entirely new musical group made up of twelve musicians with a very brassy sound: Brass On The Block.

On this Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Kingdom of Cambodia commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence from the French colonial power. This national day, a symbol of sovereignty and rebirth, holds special significance for the Cambodian people. Through official ceremonies, parades, and tributes paid to His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the architect of national freedom, the entire country celebrates the pride of its heritage and the continu

Until November 8, 2025, Battambang ignites with creativity with the official opening of the 4th edition of the S’Art Urban Art Festival, an event confirming the city as the beating heart of the contemporary Cambodian artistic scene.

This year, the legendary Bon Om Touk, also called the Fête de l’Eau in Cambodia, is experienced under a contrasting light. While the main festivities in Phnom Penh were canceled due to ongoing tensions at the border with Thailand and the government's need to concentrate resources on humanitarian issues, traditional celebrations continue with fervor in several provinces of the kingdom.

In the midst of the tragedy of the border conflict with Thailand, Sergeant Samreth Pry, a dedicated soldier of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, lost his life in combat. At 58, he embodied bravery and devotion, sacrificing himself to defend his homeland.​

At the dawn of the 20th century, as the great colonial currents were redrawing new horizons, a Breton painter with a keen eye and a seafaring soul ventured to the mysterious heart of Cambodia. Maurice Menardeau, naval officer and official artist, was not content to simply travel through these distant lands: he scrutinized them, felt them, and transposed them with rare sensitivity.

October 25, 2025, will be a key date in the fight against plastic pollution in Cambodia. At Preah Sihanouk High School, the innovative Green Miracle initiative orchestrated the TrashArt exhibition and the Plastic in Peril forum, two events that transformed used plastic into powerful artistic messages.

From November 14 to 16, 2025, Siem Reap will dress up in the colors of the Francophonie and invites enthusiasts, families, and the curious to a festive immersion at the heart of the Village de la Francophonie. On the riverbanks, at the corner of 5th Street and Pokambor Avenue, this unmissable event will offer a variety of cultures, activities, and flavors in a friendly atmosphere open to all.

In the quiet light of Mondol 3 village, in Siem Reap, was born Poun Sanya, the second child in a family of four. His life now flows in Kandal, far from the mountains of his childhood, but his heart remains inhabited by the memory of a man lost too soon: his father, Kim Sam-At, chief warrant officer of the 3rd Intervention Brigade of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

The Gallerist team is pleased to present the latest exhibition by contemporary artist Chhim Sothy, HIGHLANDS — a captivating exploration of the ethnic communities of Northern Cambodia. Through this collection, the artist offers a unique perspective on the traditions, daily life, and spiritual connections of the highland minorities.​

The Institut français du Cambodge is proud to present Snapping 2025 / Snap Dance, an immersive video installation by Michael Laub co-produced with NGO Phare Ponleu Selpak, as part of Digital November 2025.

Last weekend, Market Avenue vibrated to the rhythm of an exceptional event: the Spooky Fun Fest, a colorful Halloween party that delighted both young and old as well as their four-legged companions. Organized in the friendly and dynamic atmosphere of Factory Phnom Penh in partnership with Urban Village, this event offered two days of exciting activities, spectacular performances, and moments of pure entertainment.

Two Cambodian artists, Nout Daro and Thun Dina, invite the public to reflect on change, identity, and the evolution of contemporary society through their joint exhibition titled « VARY ». Presented at the Rosewood Phnom Penh gallery, this artistic encounter combines pictorial sensitivity and conceptual depth, translating the inner quest of a generation caught between memory and modernity.

From November 3 to 8, 2025, the historic city of Battambang, Cambodia, is preparing to become a true living canvas of colors, rhythms, and artistic expression. The 4th edition of the SArt Urban Arts Festival, organized by Phare Ponleu Selpak and supported by the TUI Care Foundation, this year highlights the theme "Colorful Cultures", celebrating the richness of cultures and the unifying power of art.

Cambodia will officially celebrate the 21st anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni on 29 October 2025.

This Sunday, the sumptuous ballroom of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra pulsed with rare energy during the 15th charity concert by Musica Felice. Bringing together an enthusiastic audience, the evening became a true musical triumph, benefiting underprivileged children in Cambodia.

Last Sunday, The Gallery at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra welcomed, as part of the Oktobookfest festival, the Cambodian Piyané Ung—an engaged author, personal development coach, and inspiring voice of the Asian diaspora. In front of an audience of journalists and fans, the young woman shared her journey, struggles, and convictions.

On October 22, 2025, the SOSORO Museum once again honored Khmer culture by launching the revised version of The Khmer Pagoda, an iconic work celebrating the architecture and murals of Cambodian Buddhist pagodas.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Galerie of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the Cambodian public will have the rare opportunity to meet Piyané Ung, author of the book Good Girl, in an intimate conversation full of inspiration and authenticity. From 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, this open meeting promises to be a suspended moment, where confidences, emotions, and empowerment will mingle.

Phnom Penh continues to attract the gaze of the artistic world. On October 26, 2025, the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra will host an exceptional event: a meeting with Arjay Stevens, internationally acclaimed photographer praised by His Majesty the King as well as by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia.

Participate in an exceptional evening: on October 24th at The Gallery, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the public is invited to meet Raoul Marc Jennar, an essential figure in research on Cambodia and international politics.Phokeethra, the public is invited to meet Raoul Marc Jennar, an essential figure in research on Cambodia and international politics.

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is currently presenting the White Collection, accompanied by a selection of works by Koem Keo Socheat, a young emerging artist originally from Kampot province.

Monday evening, the restaurant Le Royal of the emblematic Raffles Hotel hosted the opening of the exhibition: « A Journey with Im Pesey », a solo exhibition by the Cambodian painter Im Pesey, curated by the gallery The Gallerist with the collaboration of Recreation.

Christian Caujolle was a major figure in contemporary photography, whose career bridged intellectual rigor, artistic sensitivity, and cultural engagement. Born in 1953 in Sissonne, France, he was educated at the prestigious École Normale Supérieure de Saint-Cloud and collaborated with renowned thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Roland Barthes, and Pierre Bourdieu. His passion for photography was sparked during his studies in Toulouse, where he discovered the medium through the