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Rio Carnival

Samba school parades in the Sambadrome and free street parties across Rio de Janeiro in the days before Lent.

–  2027Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Tickets
  • Free to attend

On sale

  • Free to attend

About R$180 to R$1,500 per ticket, all-in

Based on 1 adult

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  • Includes ticket and service fee
  • Excludes flights and accommodation

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Key facts

Event
Rio Carnival 2027

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Where
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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When
– Feb 2027

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How to get in
Tickets and Free to attend

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Price
About R$180 to R$1,500 per ticket, all-in

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Recommended stay
5 nightsWhere to stay: Copacabana, Ipanema or Centro

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Nearest airports
  • Santos Dumont (SDU): 8 km, about 20 minutes to get there
  • Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG): 20 km, about 40 minutes to get there

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Official source
Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro, official site visit.rio

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About Rio Carnival

Carnival 2027 runs from 5 to 10 February. The Special Group samba schools parade on the Sunday and Monday nights.

Sambadrome tickets go on sale on 1 October 2026. The street blocos are free.