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Kep has a sound again.
Live bands, DJs and films across Kep every weekend, and cinema by the sea with the Cambodia International Film Festival.
Every weekend
Music Returns to Kep’s Public Spaces
In the 1960s Kep was a town of music. Songs from that time are still sung across Cambodia. Art for Kep wants to bring that spirit back to the town, as a cultural tradition that belongs to everyone.
Kep Music and Film City is a non-profit programme from Art for Kep. It gives Cambodian and international musicians and young local talent a place to perform, and gives families, residents and visitors a reason to gather. Each month, concerts and film screenings move through Kep’s public spaces: the pier, Kep Beach, the Crab Market, the seafront promenade and the town’s gardens and other venues.
Art for Kep’s programmes run with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Environment of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and of the Kep Provincial Department of Culture and Fine Arts. Every event is free and open to all. The stage belongs to the town.
Film
Cinema by the Sea
For two years running, CIFF 360 has brought the Cambodia International Film Festival to Kep. Each edition opens with a screening in Kampot, followed by four days of Cambodian and international films, talks and workshops in Kep. Screenings take place outdoors at Art for Kep and with partner venues Knai Bang Chatt and Kep West.
From November to June, Art for Kep holds a free film screening every week on a large outdoor screen. The films are chosen to share Cambodian culture with residents and visitors, and to inspire a new generation of Cambodian filmmakers.
Musicians
Your Music, Kep’s Stage
Kep is building a stage for Cambodian musicians, and every musician who plays on it is paid a fair fee. Art for Kep believes artists should be valued for their work. Being thanked with “exposure” isn’t enough.
Bands, solo artists and traditional musicians are welcome to apply at any time. Our Music Programme Director selects performers each month, looking for musicians who carry Cambodian music forward, whether that means a classical pinpeat ensemble or a new song written last week.
Do you teach? Tell us. Concerts are only part of what we do. We are also building music education for young people in Kep, and we need teachers even more than we need performers. The next generation of Kep musicians will learn from you.
Who runs it
Three people hold the programme.
Peter Brongers
Vice President of Art for Kep, on music education and the Kep programme.
Marc Cholleton
Music Programme Director, who books the calendar and advises on music selection.
Cédric Eloy
Executive Director of the Cambodia International Film Festival, advising on film.
Ambassador
Nov Dana.
Dana Nov is a Cambodian singer who captivates audiences with her remarkable talent and infectious energy. Known for her beautiful voice and dynamic performances, she combines traditional Khmer music with contemporary styles, creating a unique sound that resonates with many.
She performs across the Kep Music and Film City programme and speaks for it publicly.
Upcoming this weekend
Where the rhythm of Kep plays next.
Live band performances, DJ music and films across rotating venues — the same weekend line-up published on Kep Music and Film City.
No performances are listed for this weekend yet (2 Oct – 4 Oct 2026). Check the monthly agenda below, or write to [email protected].
Monthly agenda
Performance calendar
Our performance agenda is updated regularly. Performers and venues may change at a reasonable notice. Please refer to this section of the page to stay updated.
Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 6:00 PM
Lam Toune Band
The Wave - Kep West
Pchum Ben festivities. Led by singer Chhorm Channet with three musicians, Lam Toune Band plays the Cambodian cabaret circuit, revisiting the standards of local popular music and blending traditional influences with modern sounds.
Sunday, 11 October 2026 · 11:00 AM
Lo-Fi Band
The Wave - Kep West
Five musicians from the 2000s generation, all passionate about hit songs and trending music. They play upbeat pop covers with joyful, romantic and fun lyrics: the perfect soundtrack for Sunday lunch.
Sunday, 11 October 2026 · 6:00 PM
Challi Mora
The Wave - Kep West
Sweetness blended with talent and dexterity. A former foreign-language teacher, this young singer left that career to devote herself to music. On stage she blends her Khmer roots with international sounds such as soul and jazz, and captivates audiences with her voice as much as her charisma.
Monday, 12 October 2026 · 11:00 AM
Challi Mora
The Wave - Kep West
A second chance to hear Challi Mora, the former language teacher turned singer who blends her Khmer roots with soul and jazz.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Voodoo Mamba
The Wave - Kep West
An eclectic mix of timeless covers and original music with a tribal pulse, carried along by Afrocentric beats. The international trio is Tiffany (USA) on vocals, Simon (UK) on guitar and Brent (USA) on saxophone. A soulful, masterful musical journey that stirs the emotions: come along for the ride.
Saturday, 24 October 2026 · 6:00 PM
Coco Funk
The Wave - Kep West
A guitar and keyboard funk duo, with a guitarist from Venezuela. Full biography coming soon.
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · 6:00 PM
C. Astolfi meets E. De Feo
The Wave - Kep West
An Art for Kep artistic residency. Christophe Astolfi, from Italy, is a virtuoso guitarist who has performed on international stages and shared the stage with great names in jazz and gypsy music. Here he meets Enrique De Feo, an Argentine singer and guitarist, a true troubadour of the Americas who carries the culture and folklore of Latin America. Organised as part of the Art for Kep residency programme, this encounter may well be the first of a long series.