Short, dated posts on what is happening in Rio's samba world this season: the Carnival 2027 dates, the free rehearsals and the 2026 results. The guides cover the evergreen questions.
Rio Carnival 2027 datesFive nights at the Sambódromo, the 2027 order of the 12 top schools, the Champions' Parade, the free rehearsals before it and the seats still on sale.Read the post →
Technical rehearsals 2027Four free January nights on the Sambódromo avenue: the 2027 calendar, which school comes when, the Lavagem da Sapucaí and how it compares with a quadra rehearsal.Read the post →
Rio Carnival 2026 resultsA perfect score for Viradouro, a tie for second, a school relegated and União de Maricá promoted: the 2026 result and how it shapes the 2027 nights.Read the post →