Mongolia Naadam Festival Program
Mongolia Naadam Festival Program
The Naadam Festival will be held in Ulaanbaatar from July 10 to July 13 each year, and from July 8 to July 11 in other provinces and villages across the country. This festival is the biggest traditional event in Mongolia, during which the three major competitions take place: Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
Please see below for the Naadam Festival 2026 program in Ulaanbaatar.
Date: July 8–13, 2026
Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
July 8, Wednesday
- 08:00–20:00
Buryat archery competition
Venue: Archery Field - 08:00–20:00
Senior team competition of National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 11:40–13:00
Opening of the photography exhibition “Mongolian Pride: Mongolian Horse Culture”
Venue: National Art Gallery of Mongolia - 14:00–16:00
Special exhibition “Mongolian Craftsmen: Horse Culture”
Venue: Chinggis Khaan National Museum
July 9, Thursday
- 08:00–12:00
First section of the first round of National Archery wall shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 08:00–20:00
Adult team competition of National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 12:00–16:00
Final section of the first round of National Archery wall shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 12:00–17:00
“Deeltei Mongol” National Costume Festival
Venue: General D. Sukhbaatar Square - 16:00–20:00
First section of the middle round of National Archery wall shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 11:00–12:00
Opening of the fine art exhibition “Beautiful Mongolia”
Venue: Exhibition Hall of the Union of Mongolian Artists
July 10, Friday
- 07:00–11:00
Khyazaa horse race, 15–17 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 08:00–12:00
Final section of the middle round of National Archery wall shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 08:00–20:00
Adult team competition of National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 10:00–14:30
First round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 10:00
Military Honor Parade dedicated to the National Flag Day of Mongolia
Venue: General D. Sukhbaatar Square - 12:00–16:00
Final round of National Archery wall shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 12:00–15:00
Shudlen horse race, 12–14 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 14:30–17:00
Second round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 16:00–20:00
First section of the first round of National Archery Khasaa shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 16:00–18:00
Classical middle-age horse race, 15–17 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 14:00
Wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of General D. Sukhbaatar and tribute ceremony at the statue of Great Chinggis Khaan
Venue: General D. Sukhbaatar Square - 15:00–17:00
Honorary concert “Eternal Mongolia”
Venue: Ulaanbaatar Cultural Palace - 17:00
Ceremony to honor the State Banner of Mongolia
Venue: State Palace and General D. Sukhbaatar Square
July 11, Saturday
- 07:00–11:00
Stallion race, 22–24 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 08:00–22:00
Semi-final competition of the top 32 teams in National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 09:00–13:00
Final section of the first round of National Archery Khasaa shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 09:30
Ceremony to escort the State Flag of Mongolia from the State Palace to the Central Stadium
Venue: State Palace and Central Stadium - 11:00–13:00
Opening Ceremony of the National Naadam Festival
Includes:
Ceremony to escort the State Flag of Mongolia
Opening speech by the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, on the occasion of the 2,235th Anniversary of the Foundation of the First Mongolian State, the 820th Anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, the 115th Anniversary of the Restoration of National Freedom and Independence, the 105th Anniversary of the People’s Revolution, and the 36th Anniversary of the Democratic Revolution
Opening performance “Eternal Mongolian Naadam”, according to a special program
Venue: Central Stadium - 12:00–16:00
Ikh Nas horse race, 24–26 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 13:00–15:00
Third round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 13:00–16:00
First round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 13:00–13:30
Opening ceremony of National Archery
Venue: Archery Field - 13:00–20:00
Semi-final competition of the top 16 teams in Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 14:00–20:00
First section of the middle round of National Archery Khasaa shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 15:00–16:30
Fourth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 16:00–18:00
Second round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 15:00–18:00
“Cultural Naadam”, according to a special program
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 16:00–17:00
Classical young horse race, 10–12 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 17:00–19:00
Fifth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 21:00–22:30
Evening performance “Eternal Mongolian Naadam”, according to a special program
Venue: Central Stadium - 21:00–24:00
“Ulaanbaatar Evening 2026” evening celebration
Venue: General D. Sukhbaatar Square - 24:00
Official fireworks of the National Naadam Festival
Venue: General D. Sukhbaatar Square and Mongolian Children’s Palace
July 12, Sunday
- 07:00–11:00
Soyolon horse race, 22–24 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 08:00–11:00
Final section of the middle round of National Archery Khasaa shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 08:00–11:00
Final competition of the top 8 teams in National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 10:00–16:00
“Cultural Naadam”, according to a special program
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 10:00–13:00
Joroo horse race
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 10:00–11:30
Sixth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 10:00–11:30
Third round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 11:00–14:00
Final match for the champion and runner-up of National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 11:00–14:00
Final round of National Archery Khasaa shooting
Venue: Archery Field - 12:00–16:00
Daaga horse race, 10–12 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 12:00–13:00
Seventh round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 12:00–13:00
Fourth round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 14:00–15:00
Final round for the top 16 archers in National Archery
Venue: Archery Field - 14:30–15:30
Award ceremony for the top 8 teams and archers of National Ankle-Bone Shooting
Venue: National Ankle-Bone Shooting Pavilion - 14:30–15:30
Eighth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 14:00–15:30
Fifth round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 15:00–16:00
Tovkh shooting of National Archery
Venue: Archery Field - 16:00–16:30
The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, will present awards to the winners of National Archery and Ankle-Bone Shooting. Archers who have qualified for national titles will receive certificates and badges.
Venue: Central Stadium - 16:30–17:30
Ninth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 16:30–17:30
Sixth round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 17:30–18:00
Titles of winning and placed racehorses will be announced, and awards will be presented. The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, will present gifts to child jockeys.
Venue: Central Stadium - 18:00–18:30
Tribute ceremony for the Darkhan Avarga wrestlers
Venue: Central Stadium - 18:30–19:00
The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, will present title certificates and badges to wrestlers who have met the requirements for the titles “State Nachin” and “State Khartsaga”.
Venue: Central Stadium - 19:00–19:30
Tenth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 19:00–19:30
Seventh round of Junior Wrestling
Venue: Central Stadium - 20:00–20:30
The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, will present title certificates and badges to wrestlers who have met the requirements for the title “State Zaan”.
Venue: Central Stadium - 20:30–21:00
The President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, will present title certificates and badges to the champion and runner-up wrestlers.
Venue: Central Stadium - 21:00–21:40
Closing Ceremony of the National Naadam Festival
Includes:
Closing speech by the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, for the National Naadam Festival dedicated to the 2,235th Anniversary of the Foundation of the First Mongolian State, the 820th Anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, the 115th Anniversary of the Restoration of National Freedom and Independence, the 105th Anniversary of the People’s Revolution, and the 36th Anniversary of the Democratic Revolution
Closing performance, according to a special program
Ceremony to escort the State Flag of Mongolia from the Central Stadium to the State Palace
Venue: Central Stadium
July 13, Monday
- 07:00–10:30
International horse race named after the President of Mongolia
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, horse finish area - 07:00–11:00
Classical senior horse race, 22–24 km
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 08:00–11:00
Final Joroo horse race
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 08:00–19:00
Special exhibition and trade fair “Equestrian Culture” and special exhibition and trade fair “Mongolian Horse Culture”
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, Heritage Culture Pavilion and gers - 08:30–10:00
Joroo horse race
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, horse finish area - 09:00–10:30
Airag Festival
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, Heritage Culture Pavilion and gers - 09:00–10:30
Wild horse taming demonstration
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, equestrian sports field - 11:00–11:40
Opening ceremony of “World Horse Day 2026”, according to a special program
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, main stage - 11:40–13:00
“Parade of Ten Thousand Horsemen”
Venue: Horse finish area - 12:30–14:30
First round of National Wrestling
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag - 13:00–13:30
Award ceremony for the international horse race and trainers’ competition
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, main stage - 14:00–15:30
“Catching the Lasso and Whip” competition
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, equestrian sports field - 14:10–15:30
“Catching and Lassoing Horses” competition
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, equestrian sports field - 14:30–14:40
Award ceremony for wrestlers who became champion, runner-up, or finalists in the National Naadam Festival, and presentation of certificates to wrestlers who received title decorations
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 14:30–17:00
Horseback archery competition
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, horse finish area - 14:40–15:30
Performance by the National Academic Theatre of Traditional Arts
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 15:30–15:50
Horse circus performance
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 15:50–16:50
Second round of National Wrestling
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 16:50–17:50
Third and fourth rounds of National Wrestling
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 17:00–18:00
“Mongoiljin Relay” small-scale competition
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, equestrian sports field - 18:00–18:20
Fifth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 18:20–18:40
Sixth round of National Wrestling
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 18:40–19:00
Announcement of titles and award ceremony for winning and placed racehorses
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 19:00–19:20
Seventh round of National Wrestling
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 19:20–19:30
Award ceremony for the champion, runner-up, and finalist wrestlers
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field - 19:30–22:00
Closing ceremony of “World Horse Day 2026”, according to a special program
Venue: Khui Doloon Khudag, central field
OTHER CULTURAL AND ART EVENTS
Art Performances
- National Academic Theatre of Traditional Arts
“Land of the Sky” traditional arts performance
Date: June 3–September 20
Time: 17:00
Contact: 11323954, 91911591, 86604444 - National Academic Theatre of Traditional Arts
“Beautiful Mongolia” State Grand Orchestra Concert
Date: July 9–10
Time: 20:00 - National Academic Theatre of Traditional Arts
“Wonder of Mongolian Dance” dance performance
Date: July 3–5
Time: 20:00
Contact: 89011333, 89020008 - Mongolian Children’s Palace
“Wonderful Mongolian Art” performance by the “Khuur Magnai” ensemble
Date: July 1–15
Time: 18:00
Contact: 96966667 - Gan Zam Palace
“Nomadic Legend” folk art performance
Date: July 1–15
Time: 16:00–18:00
Contact: 72720011, 88256611 - Chin Van Khanddorj Residence
“Nomadic Legend” folk art and heritage performance
Date: July 1–15
Time: 14:00–17:00
Contact: 72720011, 88256611 - Tumen Ekh Ensemble
“Traditional Heritage Culture of Tumen Ekh Ensemble” performance
Date: July 1–15
Time: 18:00
Contact: 88021643 - Hun Theatre
“Hun Theatre” folk art performance
Date: July 1–15
Time: 16:00
Contact: 77774488
Art Exhibitions
- National Art Gallery of Mongolia
“Mongolian Pride: Mongolian Horse Culture” photography exhibition
Date: July 8–15
Time: 11:00–12:00
Contact: 11327177 - National Art Gallery of Mongolia
“Priceless Masterpieces of Mongolian Fine Art” themed exhibition
Date: July 8–15
Time: 11:00–12:00 - National Art Gallery of Mongolia
“Climate Change” themed exhibition by T. Enkhbold
Date: July 8–15
Time: 11:00–12:00 - Art Gallery of the Union of Mongolian Artists
“Beautiful Mongolia” fine art exhibition
Date: July 10–24
Time: 11:00–12:00
Contact: 11324747 - Mongol Zurag Art 21 Gallery
“Beginning of Eternity” exhibition
Date: July 1–10
Time: 11:00–19:00
Contact: 88883053
Museums
- Chinggis Khaan National Museum
“Great Eurasian Exchange: Future Opportunities and Cooperation”, the first forum of museum leaders from Eurasian countries
Date: June 14–20
Contact: 70212222 - Chinggis Khaan National Museum
Opening of the special exhibition hall “The History of the Establishment of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum”
Date: July 3
Contact: 70212222, 99993280 - Chinggis Khaan National Museum
International academic conference “Mongolian Nomads and the Horse”
Date: July 6
Time: 10:00
Contact: 99105737, 70212222 - Chinggis Khaan National Museum
Exhibitions in six permanent exhibition halls
Date: July 1–15
Time: 09:00–20:00
Contact: 70212222 - Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
“Bat Orshil” special exhibition
Date: July 10–15
Time: 09:00–18:00
Contact: 11343071 - National Museum of Mongolia
“Mongolian Naadam” special exhibition
Date: July 8–15
Time: 09:00–21:00
Contact: 70110913, 70110911 - Museum of Natural History
“Lepidoptera: Butterflies and Moths” temporary exhibition
Date: July 1–15
Time: 09:00–18:00
Contact: 70110783, 99277011 - Museum of Natural History
“Drawing with Felt” educational program
Date: July 1–15
Time: 12:00
Contact: 70000171 - G. Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum
“Where Magnificent Horses Run” exhibition by B. Baatarzorig and S. Dolgor
Date: July 1–15
Time: 09:00–17:30
Contact: 11326060, 11323986 - G. Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum
Permanent exhibition halls of the G. Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum
Date: July 1–15
Time: 09:00–17:30
Contact: 11326060, 11323986 - Choijin Lama Temple Museum
“Choijin Festival”
Date: July 6–10
Time: 09:00–18:00
Contact: 11318547, 88983838 - Ulaanbaatar City Museum
“The Development of Ulaanbaatar City in Fine Art” themed exhibition
Date: July 1–15
Time: 08:00–17:00
Contact: 96659384 - Ulaanbaatar City Museum
“Creating the Image of the High Saint” educational program
Date: July 1–10
Time: 08:00–17:00 - Mongolian Theatre Museum
Exhibition in six permanent halls of the Mongolian Theatre Museum
Date: July 1–15
Time: 09:00–18:00
Contact: 11311320
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