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Carnival 2027
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Brazil · Carnival 2027
Carnival Tickets & Transfers
Ticket Prices
Sun, Mon and VT (strongest group) · SB (Parade of Champions) · USD
| Category | Sun, Mon and VT | SB (Parade of Champions) |
|---|---|---|
| Sector 9 | 450 USD | 450 USD |
| Sectors 3/11/ | 350 USD | 350 USD |
| Sectors 5/7/ | 400 USD | 400 USD |
| Frieze A (any sector) | 1800 USD | 1800 USD |
| Frieze B/C/D (sectors 9 or 7) | 1500 USD | 1500 USD |
| Frieza B.C/D (sectors 3 or 5) | 1100 USD | 1100 USD |
| Camarotes | price on request | price on request |
Sector 9: seat numbers are announced 4 days before the show.
Participation in the procession together with the school with a costume
from 350 to 1800 USD + services of a private driver and guide (depending on the school and the cost of the costume, photos of costumes and all information are sent on request).
Transfer Prices
Price per transfer (round trip)
| Transfer | Price |
|---|---|
| When buying a ticket for the Carnival | 100 USD (for 1 person) |
| Transfer only | 120 USD (for 1 person) |
| Transfer to Camarote | 130 USD (for 1 person) |
| Private transfer in an accredited vehicle | Price on request |
Organized transfer on an accredited bus (has the right to drive directly to Sambodrome) round trip. We pick up tourists from hotels in the Copacabana and Ipanema areas (approximately 20:15 – 20:40). Arrival at Sambodrome approximately at 21:30 – 22:00). Ticket prices with transfers from other areas of Barra da Tijuca/Botafogo/etc. are negotiated separately on request. Return transfer to the hotel is possible after the end of the performance of each of the schools. That is, figuratively speaking, every 1.5 hours the bus will wait for tourists who want to return to the hotel.
General information
- The main days of the Carnival are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (in 2027 - February 7, 8 and 9), since it is on these days that the most professional samba schools come out on the Sambodrome. The following Saturday (February 13, 2026) is the Parade of Champions - a demonstration performance of the winners and prize-winners of the carnival.
- We recommend visiting Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, as well as the parade of champions, if there are no restrictions on the dates of stay in Rio. In this case, on request, we can always offer tickets for the performances of not so star samba schools of category A on Friday and Saturday.
- The procession of schools begins at sector 1 and ends at sectors 13-6. The Sambadrome Stadium is a fenced street with stands and seats on both sides. Closer to the avenue there are the best seats ("frieza"), which are 2 rows of 3 chairs opposite each other (all together 6 seats). Fila A/B frieze – maximum proximity to the participants of the processions.
- The places of the "Arquibanada" are similar to the stands of a football stadium. The seats in the grandstand of sector No9 are numbered, which guarantees a more relaxed viewing of the show. This sector is traditionally considered a tourist sector (it is better protected).
- Duration of the Carnival Show: The show starts around 10 pm and, as a rule, ends at 3-5 am (depending on the day). It should be borne in mind that the best schools perform in the morning.
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