PHNOM PENH: Although Halloween is not a Cambodian holiday celebration, many businesses have taken the holiday to a whole new level, organizing parties and events to attract new customers and create community bonds. While some create fun for families and large groups, others are more focused towards introverts.
Here are some of the upcoming events this Halloween weekend that you need to know about.
Love to drink and dance?
28 October 2022: Sam’s Bar presents Frightful Friday Halloween Bash with a Haus of Chilli Drag Show, Halloween Karaoke with Collin, face painting, a specialty 'Witches’ Brew' drink, and more. The show starts at 7 pm and will go on till late. FREE to join!
29 October 2022: Heineken presents the EDM Afterlife party at OCIC (Chroy Changvar) with DJ Yellow Claw, DJ Snavs, DJ Wukong, DJ Maily, DJ Alex Matt, DJ Lor, and DJ Em, from 4 pm to midnight. You can buy tickets through the Wonderpass app.
29 October 2022: Phnom Penh Underground & CODE RED Agency & Perch present: CUBIK >> HALLOWEEN. The party will start from 10 pm and go on till very late. Featuring DJ Kaza, DJ Nora Haidee, DJ Nasty, DJ Rowan Steele, DJ In-Tention, DJ Ali, and DJ Sequence. The best costumes will also win prizes. FREE to join!
Love to drink and dress up?
28-31 October 2022: My Way presents Halloween Haunted House, which will frighten your little heart. In addition to makeshift escape rooms and a haunted house, they will serve signature cocktails and host a costume contest. The party starts at 6 pm and will go on till late, with the haunted house and escape rooms open all day long. FREE to join!
29 October 2022: The Hideout presents Halloween Night Party, with syringe cocktails, face painting, a fire show, and DJ Ghost. The best costume will also win prizes with the ultimate prize being US $150. The party starts at 8 pm and will go on till late. FREE to join!
Looking for something for the family?
29-30 October 2022: PH Investment presents Paris Pumpkin at PH Euro Park. There will be food and drinks, face painting, and a photo-op at the Eiffel Tower. From 4 pm to 9 pm. FREE to join!
29-30 October 2022: Factory Phnom Penh is hosting a costume contest with various prizes during their weekend market. From 12 pm to 7 pm. FREE to join!
29 October 2022: Coconut Park presents Halloween Trick or Treat at the Night Market. There will be a bouncy castle, a balloon-making clown, singers, a DJ, and more. Children can go trick-or-treating at various booths and the coolest costume at the event might win a special gift. From 4 pm to 9:30 pm. FREE to join!
30 October 2022: Local4Local and Eleven One Kitchen present a Halloween Cyclo Tour for children to trick or treat. Fill out your bingo cards to win several prizes. The tour begins at 10:30 am and ends at 2 pm. Reserve your tickets through t.me/anoukd.
Looking for some art and reflection?
27 October-27 November 2022: Photo Phnom Penh Association and Institut Francais du Cambodge present Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2022, with the inaugural event starting at 6 pm on Thursday, 27 October 2022. The festival will feature multiple discussions, screenings, and exhibitions of artwork by numerous artists from Asia and Europe. FREE to join!
28 October 2022: Cine Hub presents Journey in Film Business of Sastra Film with Bun Channimol, Founder and CEO of Sastra Film. Due to limited seats, reservations are highly encouraged. FREE to join!
28-30 October 2022: The Acting Academy presents A Night with Koltes. As the first international acting academy in Cambodia, the very first cohort of acting students will showcase excerpts from three different plays by French playwright Bernard-Marie Koltes. Make your reservations through The Acting Academy Facebook page, seats are FREE but limited!
Make sure to drink responsibly and to not drink and drive. Maintain safety by wearing masks, washing hands regularly, and social distancing where appropriate. Have a great weekend!
