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Carnival in Brazil is a national celebration that brings music, costumes and community events into cities across the country. While many events cater to an adult audience, Carnival also includes many activities created specifically for families and children. Children are drawn to Carnival for the vibrant costumes, glitter, face paint, dancing and lively music. Dressing up, joining in small parades, and dancing to the rhythms of drums are experiences that captivate young audi

If you're planning to attend Salvador Carnival in 2026, you may be deciding the best way to celebrate. The main Carnival festivities in Salvador take place at blocos (street parties) and parades. In Salvador, Carnival is a city-wide street party with music trucks called trios elétricos  leading the way. Aside from following the trios in the pipoca  (the crowd following behind the truck), camarotes  offer a more private, organised, and safe way to watch the parades. Camarote

Carnival in Brazil is one of the country’s largest and most iconic festivals. It takes place annually in the days leading up to Lent and combines music, dance, samba school parades at the Sambadrome , and street parties, called blocos . The most famous celebrations are held in the cities of Rio de Janeiro , Salvador , Recife and Olinda , however there are Carnival events held across the country. The festival attracts millions of locals as well as international travellers look

If you're planning to attend Rio Carnival in 2026, you may be deciding the best way to celebrate. Aside from attending blocos (street parties), the Sambadrome is an important part of the Carnival celebration. Carnival brings Rio de Janeiro 's top samba schools to compete at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí . The Sambadrome is a purpose built parade venue with grandstands on both sides and a set parade length of about seven hundred metres. Every school enters at one end, cr

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 two rounds of tickets went on sale on in June and October, and sold out within just a few days. A limited number of the following Sambadrome tickets are still available on Ticketmaster Brazil : Frisas Abertas - check available dates Arquibancada Popular 1  - check available dates Camarotes (all-inclusive VIP) - find wh

UPDATE ON REMAINING TICKETS (DEC 2025): A limited number of official Sambadrome tickets are still available on Ticketmaster Brazil : Frisas Abertas - available dates Arquibancada Popular 1  - available dates Camarotes (all-inclusive VIP) - find which Camarote is right for you , or see available dates The following tickets are sold out: Carnaval Passaporte and Sambista tickets went on sale in June 2025 and are sold out Arquibancada Tickets went on sale in October 2025 and are

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 into the world's biggest street party. The music at Carnaval de Salvador is focused on axé and samba-reggae music. Unlike the samba school processions of Rio, in Salvador’s Carnival millions of people follow behind Trio Elétricos - huge trucks blasting music, leading a moving parade through the city. The city’s main circuits for the trio elet

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is world-famous for its samba parades, lively street blocos (parties), and electrifying atmosphere that takes over the city. Blocos are street parties organized by different groups, each with its own unique theme, music, and traditions. These blocos range from small neighborhood gatherings to massive parades with tens of thousands of people. Some of the most famous Carnival blocos in Rio de Janeiro include Cordão da Bola Preta, which attracts

Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links, meaning if you buy a product using these links I may receive a small commission. Thanks for your support! The Carnival in Pernambuco, concentrated in the sister cities of Olinda and Recife , is famous for its Frevo music and diverse blocos (street parties) that bring the streets to life with unique themes. Pernambuco’s Carnival is a festival that blends African, Indigenous, and Portuguese influences into one of the most trad

Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links, meaning if you buy a product using these links I may receive a small commission. Thanks for your support! Carnival in Brazil is one of the most spectacular festivals in the world, famous for its vibrant music and dancing, and, of course, the dazzling costumes. Whether you're attending a samba parade at the Sambadrome , or joining a bloco (street party), knowing what to wear is essential to fully embrace the spirit of Carniva

Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links, meaning if you buy a product using these links I may receive a small commission. Thanks for your support! If it's your first time going to Carnaval in Brazil, you may be wondering what to bring with you - from what to wear to what to bring to keep your belongings safe, it's important to pack strategically. Carnaval 2026 is set to take place from 13 - 21 February 2026, and while Rio de Janeiro is the most well-known Carnival

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...