Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Theater National opera and ballet theatre in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar’s principal opera house stages Mongolian and Western operas, ballets and national dance productions; tourists attend performances and view Soviet-era architecture in the city centre.

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The Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is the principal state opera and ballet company based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It is the country’s main institution for producing staged opera and ballet performances and for training performers.

Audiences can see full-length operas and ballets, often blending international works with pieces that draw on Mongolian themes and folklore. The company operates from a purpose-built theatre in the capital and presents a season of performances to local and visiting audiences.

The theatre functions as a central cultural organisation in Ulaanbaatar, supporting professional music, dance and stagecraft in Mongolia.

The company and its theatre are located in Ulaanbaatar, the national capital.

  • National company: Serves as Mongolia's principal state company for staged opera and ballet, presenting both international repertoire and works by Mongolian composers and choreographers.
Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet
Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (central city area near Sukhbaatar Square)
47.9186, 106.9197
Box office hours vary with season - typically Tue-Sun afternoons and evenings (check website)

How to Get to Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet #

The theatre is in central Ulaanbaatar, near Sukhbaatar Square. It is walkable from many central hotels; taxis and city buses serve the area. For performance nights, allow extra time for traffic and secure tickets in advance through the theatre box office or official website.

Tips for Visiting Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet #

  • Book tickets for performances in advance - popular opera and ballet evenings can sell out.
  • Arrive early to explore the façade and the surrounding Sukhbaatar Square area in Ulaanbaatar.
  • Performance schedules vary seasonally; check official calendars for national holidays or state events that can affect programming.

Best Time to Visit Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet #

Visit during the theatre's main season (late autumn to early spring) for the richest programme of operas and ballets; check schedules well in advance.

Winter cultural season
November-March · -30--5°C
Main performance season in the theatre; bring warm clothing for evenings.
Late spring-autumn
May-September · 5-25°C
Outdoor festivals in Ulaanbaatar complement fewer indoor performances; check schedules.

Weather & Climate near Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet #

Climate

Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 131 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

48 Poor

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-29° -16°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-26° -10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-16° -1°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
18°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-8°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain.

48 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-19° -5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° -13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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