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 Mongolia
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Ulaanbaatar
Great if you are travelling with children, with three performances a week. Days and times change monthly, so call ahead.
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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…
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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…
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Ulaanbaatar
Modern cinema complex screening the latest Hollywood releases.
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Western Mongolia
Established in 2009, this ramshackle theatre hosts occasional throat singing performances and is used as a khöömii (throat singing) teaching centre for…
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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…
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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.
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Mongolia
You can catch the odd traditional folk art performance, opera or music ensemble here.
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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…
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Ulaanbaatar
This comfortable theatre has air-conditioned halls and a modern projection system screening the latest Hollywood releases.
