State Opera and Ballet Theater

National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia

While visiting Sükhbaatar Square, it may be worthwhile to check out the board in front of this theatre to see if there is an upcoming performance. Most performances are at 17:00 Saturday and Sunday. Local performances may not be great, but are very cheap. Ballet troupes and opera companies from Russia also occasionally visit..

Address: Sükhbaatar Square
Getting there: in the red building on the southeast side of Sükhbaatar Square
Hours: Box office Wed-Sun 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
Price: Prices vary by performance, local productions can be very inexpensive
Website: opera-ballet.mn (opens in a new tab)

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