Must-see entertainment in Mongolia

  • Performance by Tumen Ekh Song & Dance Ensemble at State Youth & Children's Theatre.

    Tumen Ekh National Song & Dance Ensemble

    Ulaanbaatar

    The Tumen Ekh Song & Dance Ensemble at the State Youth & Children’s Theatre is the most popular tourist cultural show in town, featuring traditional…

  • Singer at the National Academic Drama Theatre

    National Academic Drama Theatre

    Ulaanbaatar

    During most of the year this large, red-hued theatre shows one of a dozen or so Mongolian-language productions by various playwrights from Mongolia,…

  • State Opera & Ballet Theatre

    Ulaanbaatar

    Built by the Russians in 1932 (look for the Soviet stars on the columns), the State Opera & Ballet Theatre is the salmon-pinkish building on the southeast…

  • UB Jazz Club

    Ulaanbaatar

    As the name suggests, this is a dedicated jazz club – the only one in Ulaanbaatar. There's live music nightly at around 9pm. A rotating group of bands…

  • Gandan Live House

    Ulaanbaatar

    UB's premier live-music venue is this boozy club that hosts local bands playing anything from indie rock to electronica. Music is on Friday and Saturday…

  • Satan Khukhu Theatre

    The Gobi

    A theatre named after the famous play by local hero Danzan Ravjaa, who would be proud that this Sainshand theatre group is considered the best outside…

  • Central Mongolian Concert Theatre

    The Gobi

    A classic building that hosts public performances two to three times a month from September through May. There may be some action during naadam too.

  • Puppet Theatre

    Ulaanbaatar

    Great if you are travelling with children, with three performances a week. Days and times change monthly, so call ahead.

  • Kazakh National Theatre

    Western Mongolia

    At the time of research, the tourism association of Bayan-Ölgii was discussing commencing weekly performances (July only) in 2018 of Kazakh dance and…

  • Central Sports Palace

    Ulaanbaatar

    Wrestling, judo, basketball and boxing are held at the Central Sports Palace during the year. If you're in the area drop by and you can usually watch…

  • Khöömii Ordon

    Western Mongolia

    Established in 2009, this ramshackle theatre hosts occasional throat singing performances and is used as a khöömii (throat singing) teaching centre for…

  • American Center for Mongolian Studies

    Ulaanbaatar

    Has a small library of books on Mongolia. Hosts occasional lectures by Western and Mongolian academics, authors and other people of interest; check the…

  • Wrestling Palace

    Ulaanbaatar

    For wrestling outside of Naadam, check out the schedule at the Wrestling Palace, which is the ger-shaped building south of the Chinggis Khaan Hotel.

  • Culture Palace

    Mongolia

    You can catch the odd traditional folk art performance, opera or music ensemble here.

  • Tengis

    Ulaanbaatar

    Latest Hollywood releases screened in English.

  • River Sounds

    Ulaanbaatar

    A dedicated live-music venue where folk head for dinner with a show, including jazz bands and the occasional indie rock band. It's located behind the…

  • Örgöö 2 Cinema

    Ulaanbaatar

    This comfortable theatre has air-conditioned halls and a modern projection system screening the latest Hollywood releases.

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