[2026] Mongolia’s Music Festivals! A list of music events to enjoy in the great outdoors

ARA Festival is an outdoor festival held at the ARA Complex, a large multi-purpose venue in Tsetserleg, Arkhangai Province, Mongolia. Officially running for about one month from July 1 to August 1, 2026, it offers a different program each day. In addition to various concerts, electronic music nights, and hip-hop showcases, the festival serves as a comprehensive entertainment destination featuring events such as horse racing, horseback riding, children’s opera, and an amusement park.

A three-day music festival held at the Central Stadium in Mörön, Khövsgöl Province in northern Mongolia. On the first day, the nationally beloved artist Javkhlan will perform a solo concert, presenting a stage that evokes his homeland and traditional culture. From the second day onward, many local hip-hop artists, including BIG GEE and DESANT, will take the stage and deliver high-energy performances. The festival runs for three days from July 14 to 16, 2026.

This is a music festival held at the National Stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Officially billed as a “Visual Art & Music Festival,” it features a distinctive fusion of visual art and music. In 2026, with the theme “TIME,” it will showcase a lineup of electronic music centered on house and techno, alongside collaborative projects with international music media. The festival will take place over two days, August 22 and 23.

This is an outdoor music festival held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The official website has embraced the themes of “Mother Earth, Freedom, and Love,” and promotes the event as one that is steadily establishing itself by bringing many attendees together under one roof. The venue features a lineup with numerous artists from across Mongolia, and highlights showcase how on-stage performances have energized the crowd. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place in June at Ulaanbaatar Central Stadium.

This is an outdoor music festival held at Mongol Shiltgeen in the Gachuurt district near Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The official lineup features 104 acts from both inside and outside the country, bringing together a wide range of musical styles from live bands to hip-hop & R&B and electronic music. The venue includes a camping area and a food & beverage zone, allowing attendees to enjoy music and their stay in nature. In 2026, it will take place from June 26 to 27.

Billed by the organizers as one of Mongolia’s largest and longest-running music festivals, this celebration of music takes place annually in early July, just before Naadam, at the dedicated Playtime Field in Nalaikh District near Ulaanbaatar. It brings together a wide range of genres—from rock and indie to pop, hip-hop, electronic, and experimental—featuring leading Mongolian acts alongside international artists. The festival also emphasizes environmental initiatives such as tree planting and renewable energy, and attendees can enjoy camping and glamping. Scheduled for July 2026.