Rio de Janeiro: 2025 Carnival Parade Tickets for Sambadrome Grandstands Sector 3
ID: GYG300025-O-808270
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy entry tickets to watch the biggest show on Earth and witness the Carnival Samba School Parade in the Sambodrome. Book your tickets to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in the section of your choice.
Rio's Carnival is the most popular and the best Carnival in the world! No wonder it was named “Largest Carnival in the World” in 2004 by the Guinness Book of World Records. Carioca Carnival is a cultural event, where freedom of expression dominates in a creative and fun way, represented through samba school parades, carnival balls, and a street carnival.
The official Samba School parades take place in Rio de Janeiro Sambadrome, created by the most renowned Brazilian architect, Oscar Niemeyer, and inaugurated in 1983 with a capacity for 80,000 spectators. Every year, the Samba Schools compete for the Carnival Champion Title, and one school will be chosen as the best of the best. More than 30,000 people perform throughout Carnival. Each school has between 4,000 and 5,000 participants.
There are 5 days of parades, divided into three categories: Access Group, Special Group, and Champions Parade.
Access Group
Feb. 28 and March 1st - In the Access Group, the Samba Schools do their best to enter to the Special Group for the following year. You will see 7 school parades per day, with enthusiasm and beauty. This is perfect for those who want to see the magic of carnival on a budget.
Special Group
March 2nd and 3rd - These are considered the main days of the Carnival Parade.
The best Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro – 6 per day – show all their creativity and innovations. These are the true magical nights of the Sambadrome.
Tickets are more expensive for these days as it is the most popular parade with major league schools.
Champions Parade
March 8th - On that night, the top six Special Group schools, plus the Access Group Champion repeat their performances.
This is an extraordinary night to see the Carnaval champions of the year.
Highlights
- Experience the largest Parade on Earth
- Feel the rhythm of the drums
- Enjoy Carnival Parade with comfort and security
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Get Your Guide voucher is NOT your entrance ticket!
Your ticket will be Digital or Paper, according to availability of the event organizers. So be aware of the tickets redemption instructions message that you will receive after your purchase!
For digital tickets: Follow the instructions to download the official carnival app and receive your e-ticket
For physical tickets, you must collect at:
Copacabana Mar Hotel – Rua Ministro Viveiros de Castro, 155 - Copacabana
Tickets for the parade at Feb.28 and March 3: Collect from Feb. 26 to March 3
Tickets for the parade at March 8: Collect on March 7 or 8
Opening hour: from 10am to 6pm
If you come on ship cruise, you must let us know in advance and you will be able to collect with our staff at the Port, from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Warehouse 4
The Sambodrome is the address for the parade. Please note you have to first exchange your voucher for a ticket prior to the event at a different location (ticket collection office). You can find more details of the ticket collection points in your voucher information.
The subway is a great option to go to the Carnival Parade:
If your carnival ticket is 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10, you need to go to Praca Onze Metro Station. From there, you will walk 5 minutes to the Sambadrome and find your exact sector entrance.
If your carnival ticket is 3, 5, 9 or 11, you need to go to Central do Brasil Metro Station. From there, you will walk 15 minutes to the Sambadrome and find your exact sector entrance.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
