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…
Must-see entertainment in Ulaanbaatar
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Ulaanbaatar
Great if you are travelling with children, with three performances a week. Days and times change monthly, so call ahead.
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…
Ulaanbaatar
Modern cinema complex screening the latest Hollywood releases.
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…
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.
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…
Ulaanbaatar
This comfortable theatre has air-conditioned halls and a modern projection system screening the latest Hollywood releases.
