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Greetings:

Thursday night in Phnom Penh find the talent show Acoustic Battle #6 at End of the Road and the last jazz jam for the year at The Deck with Dr George.  For a Christmas theme check out Mazama and arialist Mel at Sra’Art or the Little Susie Christmas Cruise with Kevin Sysyn and Phnompenhers.  Nestor is at House of Jazz and More and later The Extraordinary Chambers are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Kampot, George Town is at The Bay and Randy Cataluna is at Madi Bar.

On Friday in Phnom Penh, the Phnom Penh Symphony Orchestra holds its 7th annual concert at Phnom Penh University of the Arts Concert Hall, while Cardboard Lo-Fi are at The Vine, John Peter is at Botanico, Adam Marsland is at Noisy Chili and Kevin Sysyn is at House of Jazz and More.  Arome Khmer are at Vinoteca, Terry Mourin is at Big Wig, Stu Cottom is at The Silk Route and Crash Boom Bang are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Siem Reap, JamCha are joined by The Sticky Tentacles at The Craft by ColYve.

On Saturday in Phnom Penh Two Country Drunks are at The Deck, DVND is at Botanico and new outfit Omiju Trio are at Vinoteca.  Intan & Metta are at Au Marche,  Mr Joe is at Tropico, SamLey Hong is at Velvet Lounge (St 240), Sgt Cooper’s Bowling Go-Kart Band are at Little Susie, and Ariane Parkes is at Oscar’s on the Corner opening up for Cambodia Country Band at Oscar’s on the Corner.  Skeptical Chemistry and Plugger are at Farmhouse Resort / The Gong on Kampong Chnang, The Playful Minds are at The Wave: Kep West, and in Siem Reap Harmony Festival features Millie Little, Chema & Pablo, Joshua and the Dropping Shoes, PMac, Seng Heang Band, One Year Visa and Rainy Season at Bambu Stage.

On Sunday Miss Sarawan is at The Vine, the Sunday Sundowners open mic is at Tacos Kokopelli, James Parm is at Botanico, Joe Wrigley is at Bar Oz and Dr G Trio are at House of Jazz and More.  Later on Shaken Spirit are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  And there are open mics at Kampot Yacht Club and Nomad Eatery in Siem Reap.

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Ryan Wright with Nevermind Nirvana at Oscar’s on the Corner, Friday 12 December, 2025

 

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Guillermo Wheremount
LengPleng.com
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Weekly Gig Guide – week commencing Thursday 18 December 2025

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For DJs and clubs, we recommend Phnom Penh Underground

 

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*Note that Wednesday events are often not announced until early in the week – check back here for updates*


Coming soon:

Thursday 25 December

Friday 26 December

Saturday 27 December

Sunday 28 December

Wednesday 31 December

Friday 9 January

Saturday 10 January

Tuesday 13 January

Saturday 17 January

Saturday 31 January

Geography of the Moon tour dates in January

 

By Weekly Wrap