Event endedHeld on January 30, 2026 – February 01, 2026
Technical Trials of the Special Group - 1st week
R. Marquês de Sapucaí
The Carnaval begins to take shape in the Marquis de Sapucaí with the first week of technical trials of the Special Group schools. The presentations take place between January 30th and February 1st, period in which the associations make final adjustments of harmony, evolution and singing, besides..
The Carnaval begins to take shape in the Marquis de Sapucaí with the first week of technical trials of the Special Group schools. The presentations take place between January 30th and February 1st, a period in which the associations make final adjustments of harmony, evolution and singing, in addition to testing the response of the public on Avenida.
The program starts on Friday, January 30, from 9 pm, with the trials of Academics of Niterói, Independent Youth of Father Miguel, First Station of Mangueira and United of the Tijuca. On Saturday, January 31, at 8:00 p.m., it's the U.S. of Vila Isabel, Academics of the Willow, Paradise of the Tuiuti and Portela occupy the Sambódromo. Closing the first week, on Sunday, February 1st, from 19h, United of the Viradouro, Empress Leopoldinense, Academics of the Great Rio and Beija-Flor of Nilópolis. The entrance is free.
Service:
Dates: 30, 31/01, 1, 6, 7 and 8/02
Location: Marquis de Sapucaí
Address: R. Marquis de Sapucaí - Santo Cristo
Timetable:
- Day 30/01 - from 21h
- Day 31/01 - at 20h
- Day 01/02 - at 19h
Social network: @liesa rj @riocarnaval
Edition report
Date and time
January 30 – February 1
All day
R. Marquês de Sapucaí
Starts
Friday, January 30
Ends
Sunday, February 01
Admission
Free
Address
Santo Cristo
Where it happens
Times and conditions may change — please confirm with the organisers.
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