Guide
Rio Carnival, explained for travelers.
Everything you need before you decide to parade or watch: dates, tickets, costumes, timings and what really happens at the Sambadrome.
Planning
Rio Carnival 2027 Dates: Parade Schedule, Timings and What Happens Each Night
Rio Carnival 2027 runs 5 to 13 February. Night-by-night Sambadrome schedule (Série Ouro, Special Group, Champions Parade), start times, street blocos and the best night to parade or watch.
Parade experience
How to Parade in Rio Carnival as a Foreigner: The Complete 2027 Guide
Yes, tourists can parade at the Sambadrome. Here is how it works: joining a Samba School wing, the costume, rehearsals, parade-night timeline, rules and when to book for Carnival 2027.