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Planning to experience the magic of Rio Carnival in 2026? Don’t miss your chance to secure the highly sought-after tickets for the Sambadrome Parade. The first tickets went on sale on 3 June 2025  and are sold out within just a few days. The next round of tickets will be released on 19 October 2025. When booked directly through Ticketmaster Brazil , the official ticketing partner, this is your best opportunity to lock in authentic access at the best price. Avoid the inflated

Launched in 1997 by the Associação da Parada do Orgulho GLBT de São Paulo (APOGLBT-SP), the Sao Paulo Pride Parade has grown from a...

UPDATE: Arquibancada Tickets go on sale 19 October 2025, and will sell out FAST. Tickets are only R$200- R$230 if booked through Ticketmaster Brazil  - the official site for Sambadrome tickets. Book your Sambadrome Tickets for 2026 NOW! *Carnaval Passaporte tickets (3 day tickets) and Sambista (1 day tickets) went on sale in June and are already sold out The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, commonly known as the Sambadrome, is a purpose-built parade area in Rio de Janeiro, Bra

Carnival is all about music, dancing, and pure joy in the streets—but if you're heading to a bloco  (one of the many street parties...

The Carnival in Salvador, the heart of Bahia, is an electrifying celebration known for its trio elétrico parades, transforming the city...

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is world-famous for its samba parades, lively street blocos (parties), and electrifying atmosphere that...

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The blocos, also called "bloco de rua" or "bloco de carnaval", are community-organized street parties that have become the lifeblood of...

Rio de Janeiro ’s Carnival, (Carnaval de Rio de Janeiro in Portuguese) is one of the world’s most exhilarating cultural events. The...

Tickets for Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2026 are already on sale. Check here  to find out how to get tickets and don't forget you book your...