Bayan-Ölgii Events & Festivals 2026
Discover the Living Heritage of Mongolia’s Kazakh Eagle Hunters
Bayan-Ölgii Province, located in the spectacular Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia, is internationally recognized as the heartland of Kazakh eagle hunting and traditional nomadic culture. It is the birthplace of the world-famous Golden Eagle Festival Mongolia, where skilled eagle hunters showcase centuries-old falconry traditions in a dramatic mountain setting.
Throughout 2026, Bayan-Ölgii will host a wide range of cultural festivals and heritage events, offering travelers a rare opportunity to experience Mongolia’s living traditions, authentic rural life, and breathtaking alpine landscapes. Among them, the Golden Eagle Festival 2026 stands as the most iconic and sought-after cultural event in Mongolia, attracting photographers, adventure travelers, and cultural explorers from all over the world.
Many of these events are directly connected to Mongolia’s world-famous eagle hunting tradition and nomadic sports, making Bayan-Ölgii one of the most culturally unique and unforgettable travel destinations in Central Asia.
Visitors planning to attend the Golden Eagle Festival 2026 in Mongolia are invited to join our professionally organized tour program, designed to provide close encounters with real eagle hunters, exclusive access to festival grounds, and immersive nomadic experiences:
Golden Eagle Festival Tour 2026 – Mongolia
Official Event Calendar – Bayan-Ölgii 2026
Provincial Eagle Festival
Location: Bugat & Buyant soums
Dates: October 3–4 2026
This regional festival brings together eagle hunters from across the province to compete in hunting skills, horseback performance, and traditional costume displays. It serves as a major qualification event ahead of the national festivals.
Spring Eagle Festival / Winter Eagle Festival
Location: Ulaanbaatar – Chinggisiin Khuree Complex near to Ulaanbaatar
Dates: March 7–8
A city-based eagle festival designed for travelers who arrive earlier in the season, offering an introduction to eagle hunting culture before visiting Western Mongolia.
Tungalag Tolbo Ice Festival
Location: Tolbo Lake
Dates: First weekend of February
A winter festival held on the frozen Tolbo Lake, featuring ice sports, photography, reindeer culture, and winter nomadic traditions.
Lunar New Year – Tsagaan Sar
Location: Ölgii
Dates: 18-20 February
Mongolia’s most important family holiday, where visitors can experience traditional greetings, ceremonial meals, and nomadic hospitality.
Nomads Festival
Location: Ölgii, Pamuk Resort
Date: March 15
A celebration of traditional Mongolian sports including horse racing, archery, wrestling, and Kazakh folk performances.
Nauryz Festival
Location: All soums in Bayan-Ölgii Province
Dates: March 21–22
Kazakh New Year festival celebrated with music, dance, traditional costumes, food and cultural ceremonies.
Tülek Eagle Festival
Location: Sagsai soum
Date: March 21
A special festival dedicated to young “tülek” (year old ) eagles and their trainers.
National Naadam Festival
Location: Ölgii
Dates: July 11–15
Mongolia’s most famous national festival featuring wrestling, horse racing, archery and regional cultural performances.
Altai Eagle Festival
Location: Tolbo soum
Dates: September 21–22
One of Western Mongolia’s largest eagle festivals with international participation.
Altantsögts Eagle Festival
Location: Altantsögts soum
Dates: September 26–27
Sagsai Eagle Festival
Location: Sagsai soum
Dates: September 17–18
Altai Nomad Games
Location: Altai soum
Dates: September 12–13
Traditional nomadic sports mainly eagle related competition featuring participants from across the Altai region.
Contact us for any custom tour to any of these festival combined tours.
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