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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 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, crosses the v

Círio de Nazaré (The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth), is a Roman Catholic religious event held annually in Belém , the capital of the...

Rio Innovation Week, held annually since 2021 in Rio de Janeiro , is set to be the largest global conference on technology and...

The Festa do Peao de Barretos , Latin America's largest and most iconic rodeo festival, is set to celebrate its 70th edition from 21-31...

Located in the historic centre of Salvador , Bahia, Pelourinho is one of Brazil’s most culturally significant neighbourhoods, and offers...

Global pop icon Dua Lipa  is officially bringing her Radical Optimism Tour  to Brazil in November 2025, as part of the highly anticipated...

The Town by Rock in Rio  is back in Sao Paulo for its second unforgettable edition. Organised by the creators of Rock in Rio , this...

The Garanhuns Winter Festival (Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns)  is one of Brazil's most celebrated cultural events, drawing artists,...

The Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty (FLIP), the annual international literary festival held in Paraty each year, is one of...

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

Forró is a popular music genre and dance style from the northeastern region of Brazil. Known for its infectious syncopated rhythms,...

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...

The Parintins Folklore Festival (Festival Folclórico de Parintins), also known as the Boi-Bumbá Festival, is one of Brazil’s most unique...

Festa Junina (June Festival), or São João, is a Brazilian festival celebrated in June, honoring the Catholic feast days of Saint Anthony,...

Festa do Divino Espirito Santo, or the Festival of the Holy Spirit, is one of Brazil's most cherished religious celebrations. Rooted in...

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most significant religious observances in Christian countries, commemorating the final days of...

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

Lollapalooza Brazil 2025 is just around the corner! The iconic music festival will take over São Paulo’s Autódromo de Interlagos on March...

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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...