| Playtime Festival | |
|---|---|
 Playtime Festival 2024 | |
| Location(s) | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | Official website |
The Playtime Festival is an annual music festival held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
| Playtime Festival | |
|---|---|
| Playtime Festival 2024 | |
| Location(s) | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | Official website |
The Playtime Festival is an annual music festival held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The festival started in 2002. [1] It is currently the largest annual music festival in Mongolia. [2] [3]
| # | Year | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2019 | 5–7 July | Mongol Shiltgeen, Ulaanbaatar [4] |
| 23 | 2024 | 4–7 July | Playtime Field, Ulaanbaatar [5] |
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