FAQ - Get your questions answered about Carnival
from Rio de Janeiro

Carnival takes place every year, 40 days before Easter, which is why each year has different dates.

The dates of the Samba School Parade are: Grupo Acesso: 13 e 14 de Fevereiro, Grupo Especial: 15, 16 e 17 de Fevereiro, e Desfile das Campeãs 21 de Fevereiro.

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The Rio de Janeiro Samba School Parade is the biggest show on Earth and also a competition between samba schools.
On the Access Group nights (Friday and Saturday) 6 (six) Samba Schools perform each night.
The Special Group nights (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) are magical nights, because you will see the most traditional samba schools, with 4 schools per night.
The champions' parade is the presentation of the (six) best Schools of the Special Group plus the Champion of the Access Group.

Every day is unique and unforgettable. But the first option is certainly to watch the Special Group (from Sunday to Tuesday), which are the days when the most traditional schools perform.
The Champions Parade is also another option if you prefer to watch the six best schools of the year.
Special group parades (Friday and Saturday) are similar in terms of quality of schools.

Access Group: Carnival Friday and Saturday: Tickets are significantly cheaper on these two days.
Although schools work with a smaller budget, the enthusiasm and beauty are the same.
The best Samba Schools will have the great privilege of participating in the Special Group next year.
Special Group: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
These are considered the big days of the Carnival Parade.
The 14 best Samba Schools in Rio de Janeiro present all their creativity and innovations.
These are the true magical nights of the Sambadrome.
Champions Parade:
This Parade takes place on the first Saturday after Carnival.
Tonight, the 6 (six) best Schools of the Special Group plus the Champion of the Access Group, repeat their performances.
This is an extraordinary night, and they are not the most expensive tickets, great value for money.

The scores of the samba schools in the Special Group are calculated on the Wednesday after the parades; the champion is declared and the last placed school is relegated to the Access Group (also called Series A).

The top six finishers return to Marquês de Sapucaí the following Saturday for the champions' parade.

To choose the best Schools, the judges take into consideration samba theme, flag-bearing couple, drums (percussion instruments), Baianas wing, punctuality, front commission, costumes and floats.

The judges are well-known figures in the world of samba and entertainment. With a keen eye, they observe every detail to choose the best performance.

O evento não se suspende, acontece independentemente das condições climáticas. Os guarda-chuvas não são permitidos dentro do estádio para não prejudicar a visão dos espectadores. Para se proteger das chuvas orientamos levar uma capa de chuva.

5 years old is the minimum age to watch the Samba School Parade.

Yes, our company, Rio Carnaval Tickets can make your dream of parading at the Sambadrome come true.

We have costumes for the Access Group and Special Group and packages with and without transfer to the Sambadrome.

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Arrival time depends on the ticket you choose.
The Sambadrome opens its doors at 7 pm.
Numbered tickets can arrive at any time, because your seat will be reserved.
If you choose an unnumbered stand, it is important to arrive before 8 pm to guarantee a good seat.

Every night, 4 to 6 Samba Schools perform. Each performance lasts a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 75 minutes.
The total duration of the event is between 7 and 8 hours.

Yes, you are allowed to bring food and drinks. You can bring up to 2 (two) 500 ml plastic containers with drinks (water, juice, soda or beer) and up to 2 (two) food items (fruit, savory snacks or sandwiches). Styrofoam containers, glass bottles, aluminum cans, bags, weapons, sharp objects, fireworks and flares are prohibited.
At the Sambadrome you will have the opportunity to buy food and drinks at fair prices.

Completely safe. In addition to a family atmosphere, the Sambadrome has private security inside and plenty of public security on the streets and surrounding areas.

This is one of the most frequently asked questions for those visiting Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. There are different ways to get to the Sambadrome.

• Shuttle service: A melhor opção, mais segura e confortável é utilizar o serviço de translado ida e volta que nós da Rio Carnaval Tickets oferecemos. Buscamos em mais de 100 hotéis no Rio de Janeiro e no Pier Mauá.  Estará acompanhado por um guia de turismo, proporcionando comodidade, informações e segurança. Você pode fazer a reserva em nosso site.
• Subway: The Sambadrome has two sides, the Even Side and the Odd Side, which we call sectors. If your ticket is for the odd side, get off at the Central do Brasil Station and walk for 15 minutes to the Sambadrome. If your ticket is for an even-numbered side, get off at Praça 11 Station and walk for 8 minutes to the Sambadrome.
• Taxi: There are two official taxi companies that can take you to the Sambadrome. One company serves the even-numbered sectors and the other the odd-numbered sector. Even-numbered side: Coopatur Tel: (21) 2573-1009 / 3885-1000 Odd-numbered side: Coopertramo Tel: (21) 2209-9292 / WhatsApp +55 21 98008-0055 / radiocoopertramo@gmail.com

Yes, carnival is a happy party and you can go dressed up or wear whatever you want.

You should wear comfortable clothing and in case of rain, take a raincoat.