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Events, Festivals and Exhibitions

Festivals in Southeast Asia

Discover amazing festivals in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.
 
20 events found.
  • October 2022

  • Thu 27
    Photo Phnom Penh
    27 October 2022 - 27 November 2022

    Photo Phnom Penh 2022

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    What is Photo Phnom Penh? Photo Phnom Penh is returning for its 13th outing after a pandemic-fuelled hiatus. It serves as one of Southeast Asia's major international photo festivals and

  • November 2022

  • Tue 1
    Flashback by Phare
    1 November 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 29 November 2022 @ 5:00 pm BMT

    Flashback by Phare Circus

    Factory Phnom Penh FACTORY Phnom Penh, 1159 National Road 2, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Award-winning Phare circus is taking a jaunt from its usual Siem Reap and Battambang homes to the capital to bring its latest show, Flashback, to Factory Phnom Penh. Story of

    $15 – $25
  • Sat 26
    26 November 2022

    Phnom Penh Ashes Cricket Match

    Northbridge International School Street 2004, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Prepare to be bowled over with this annual fun day out for all the family as the popular Phnom Penh Ashes makes a return to the capital. For the seventh

  • December 2022

  • Thu 8
    Colour in Motion
    8 December 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BMT

    Colour in Motion Art Auction

    The Waterside 313 Quayside, Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    A group of artists have come together to host an art auction in a bid to raise stacks of cash for Epic Arts while strengthening Cambodia's artist community with Colour

    $45
  • January 2023

  • Sat 28
    Burns Night
    28 January 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 11:55 pm BMT

    Burns Night (Scottish Ball) Phnom Penh 2023

    Raffles Hotel Le Royal 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Celebrate Burns Night on 28 January, 2023 at Raffles Hotel Le Royal’s Ballroom in Phnom Penh from 6pm. The dinner, which has become one of the British Chamber...

    $85 – $95
  • February 2023

  • Tue 7
    Svay Ken KHMER ROUGE / “HORRORS” Meta House
    7 February 2023 - 26 February 2023

    Svay Ken: My Art, My Life, Meta House

    Meta House 48, Street 228, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Join Phnom Penh-based gallery and arts centre, Meta House for the opening of ‘My Art, My Life’ an exibition of visionary artist Svay Ken. Svay Ken As a pioneer of

  • Fri 17
    CamTESOL
    17 February 2023 - 19 February 2023

    CamTESOL Conference 2023 Phnom Penh

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    The 19th edition of the annual CamTESOL conference on English language teaching takes place under the theme of ‘Our next normal: Resilience Building...

    $100 – $240
  • March 2023

  • Fri 17
    Champagne Sabrage Ritual
    17 March 2023 @ 12:00 am - 19 March 2023 @ 11:59 pm BMT

    Champagne Sabrage Ritual at Raffles

    For an evening of bubbles and Champagne sabrage rituals, head to Raffles in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. If you enjoy a glass of bubbles...

  • Wed 22
    Tourism Innovation Summit, Siem Reap
    22 March 2023 - 23 March 2023

    Tourism Innovation Summit, Siem Reap 2023

    Siem Reap Siem Reap, Cambodia

    German government international aid agency (GIZ) has organised the Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 to be held in Siem Reap from March 22 to 23...

  • Fri 24
    Benchmarking
    24 March 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm BMT

    Benchmarking and Goal Setting Through Social Media

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    Destination Mekong will host a Benchmarking and Goal Setting Through Social Media Webinar on 24 March 2023...

  • Sat 25
    Destination Siem Reap
    25 March 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am BMT

    Destination Siem Reap Networking Day

    Best Hotels with Entertainment in USA

    Destination Mekong is hosting a Destination Siem Reap networking day in partnership with global and local tourism stakeholders. On 25 March 2023...

  • Thu 30
    Michelin-Starred Chef Patrice Hardy
    30 March 2023 - 31 March 2023

    Michelin Star Chef Patrice Hardy at Raffles Hotel Le Royal

    Raffles Hotel Le Royal 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    If you enjoy indulging in fine food, then Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh is hosting Michelin Star Chef Patrice Hardy for two days of divine dining. The revered

    $38 – $95
  • April 2023

  • Sat 29
    C4 Aural Mountain Ascent
    29 April 2023 - 1 May 2023

    C4 Aural Mountain Ascent

    Aural Mountain Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia

    Fancy conquering Cambodia’s highest peak? If so, then sign up for C4 Aural Mountain Ascent, a three-day adventure from forest to jungle. If you haven’t got any plans for the

    $299
  • May 2023

  • Sat 6
    Coronation Afternoon Tea
    6 May 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm BMT

    Coronation Afternoon Tea

    Raffles Hotel Le Royal 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    BritCham is hosting an afternoon tea at Raffles hotel to mark the coronation of King Charles III. For the majority of us, this will be the first coronation of a

    $20 – $35
  • June 2023

  • Sat 10
    The King’s School Open Morning
    10 June 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm BMT

    The King’s School Open Morning

    The King’s School is hosting an open morning and information session, where parents can learn more about a King’s education for their children. The school is the sister school to

  • Thu 15
    Raffles Michelin-Star Four-Hands Dining Experiences
    15 June 2023 @ 8:00 am - 17 June 2023 @ 5:00 pm BMT

    Raffles Michelin-Star Four-Hands Dining Experiences

    Raffles Hotel Le Royal 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Raffles Hotel Le Royal will host a series of exclusive dining experiences featuring the culinary creations of 2-Michelin-star Chef Thierry Drapeau and Vietnam Iron Chef winner, Sakal Phoeung. The 'Four-Hands

    $42 – $99
  • Wed 28
    Raffles Hotel Le Royal's Sunday Brunch
    28 June 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BMT

    BritCham AGM and Annual Update

    Raffles Hotel Le Royal 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    BritCham Cambodia is inviting people to join its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and annual update to catch up on its activities and vote in a new board. What can I

  • August 2025

  • Sat 2
    George Town Festival
    2 August 2025 - 10 August 2025

    George Town Festival 2025, Penang

    George Town Penang, Malaysia

    Art and heritage will take over Penang’s capital during the George Town Festival from 2 to 10 August 2025. Drawing in tens of thousands of visitors from across the world,

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  • July 2023

  • Fri 28
    C4 Summer Camps 2023
    28 July 2023 - 31 July 2023

    C4 Summer Camps 2023, Chi Phat

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    For all the young adventure seekers out there, C4 Adventures has unveiled its C4 Summer Camps 2023 programme. So, if exploring the jungle and getting up close to the wildlife

    $299
  • August 2023

  • Sat 12
    Home & Life EXPO 2023
    12 August 2023 - 13 August 2023

    Home & Life EXPO 2023

    koh pich exhibition centre Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Realestate.com.kh is hosting the Home & Life EXPO 2023 this August as its largest event of the year makes a return. On August 12 and 13, the annual event will take over Koh Pich Exhibition...

    Free
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    Interested in Festivals in Southeast Asia?

    As one of the most diverse regions in the world and home to hundreds of ethnicities and different religions, festivals in Southeast Asia are probably the best and most fun way to get up and close with its multitude of traditions and cultures.

    Popular festivals in Southeast Asia

    Festivals are often a prime reason for travellers when choosing their destination, and several of Southeast Asia’s festivals have grown into becoming some of the world’s most popular ones. Songkran festival (or water festival Thailand) has evolved into what must be the biggest water fight on the planet, but also previously lesser known events are getting increasingly popular such as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival Thailand or the Cambodia Water Festival.

    Secular and religious festivals in Southeast Asia

    Many of the region’s festivals have religious or spiritual origins, from the beautiful Buddhist Loy Krathong in Thailand and the Hindu Thaipusam body-piercing event in Malaysia, to Muslim Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia, Malaysia and other Muslim-populated countries, and Taoist-inspired Chinese New Year all over the region. But also secular events are growing in popularity year by year, whether they are music and art events such as Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand, Ultra Music Festival in Singapore and Rainforest Fringe Festival in Borneo, or literary events such as the Penang Georgetown Festival or the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival in Bali. And of course, as this is Asia, food always occupies a prominent spot during these festivities.

    Dates of festivals in Southeast Asia

    Most of the region’s events are held on a yearly basis, but since many of them are following a lunar calendar, the dates are slightly different every year. This doesn’t mean you cannot plan ahead – with a little bit of proper research you can always make sure your favourite festivals are included within your travel plans. Just don’t forget to bring your camera!
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