Dance entertainment in Ulaanbaatar
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State Opera & Ballet Theatre
Built by the Russians in 1932, the State Opera & Ballet Theatre is the salmon-pinkish building on the southeast corner of Sükhbaatar Sq. On Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the year, and sometimes also on weekend afternoons in the summer, the theatre holds stirring opera (in Mongolian) and ballet shows.
One of the best local operas is Three Fateful Hills - sometimes known as the Story of Three Lives - by Mongolia's most famous poet and playwright, D Natsagdorj. Another recommended opera is Uran Khas, written by J Chuluun. Other productions include an exhilarating (but long) rendition of Carmen, plus plenty of Puccini and Tchaikovsky.
A board outside the theatre l…
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The Khatan Ekh National Song & Dance Group
A performance of traditional music and dance will be one of the highlights of your visit to Mongolia and should not be missed. You'll see outstanding examples of the unique Mongolian throat-singing, known as khöömii; full-scale orchestral renditions of new and old Mongolian music; contortionists guaranteed to make your eyes water; traditional and modern dancing; and recitals featuring the unique horse-head violin, the morin khuur.
The Khatan Ekh National Song & Dance Group at Discovery Mongolia Information Centre is similar to The Tumen Ekh Song & Dance Ensemble at the State Youth & Children's Theatre, which is the most popular cultural show in town, featuring tradition…
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Mongolian National Song & Dance Ensemble
The Mongolian National Song & Dance Ensemble puts on performances for tourists throughout the summer in the National Academic Drama Theatre. Shows are less frequently staged at the Palace of Culture (321 444) on the northeast corner of Sükhbaatar Sq.
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Discovery Mongolia Information Centre
Sells maps and books and provides general tourist info. Also is home to The Khatan Ekh National Song & Dance Group.
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