Photo: ALEXANDRE LOUREIRO
Event endedHeld on February 15, 2026 – February 17, 2026
Parades of the Special Group in the Marquis of Sapucaí
Sapucaí's Carnaval is the Greatest Show on Earth! And over here, you can check the Sapucaí 2026 Parade Schedule.
Sapucaí's Carnaval is the Greatest Show on Earth! And over here, you can check the Sapucaí 2026 Parade Schedule.
Between 13 and 17 February, Special Group (12 schools) and Gold Series (15 schools) perform on Avenida Marquis de Sapucaí. It's two days from the Gold Series and three from the Special, with the same configuration as last year.
Sapucaí 2026 Programming
Special Group
February 15 (Sunday)Niterói academics
Empress Leopoldinense
Portela
First Station of Hose
16 February (Monday)Independent Youth of Father Miguel
Kiss-Flor of Nilópolis
United of the Vidour
United Tijuca
17 February (Tuesday)Paradise of Tuiuti
United States of Vila Isabel
Academics of the Greater Rio
Willow Academics
February 21st (Saturday) - Champions' Parade
To learn more about Rio's Carnaval, visit carnaval.rio
Edition report
Date and time
February 15 – 17
All day
Starts
Sunday, February 15
Ends
Tuesday, February 17
Admission
Paid admission
Times and conditions may change — please confirm with the organisers.
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