Event endedHeld on February 06, 2026 – February 08, 2026
Technical Trials of the Special Group - 2nd week + Sapucaí Washing
R. Marquês de Sapucaí
The second week of technical trials of the schools of the Special Group takes place between February 6 and 8 in the Marquis de Sapucaí, gathering great names of the Carnaval carioca in preparation for the official parades. The presentations allow the final adjustments of harmony, evolution and singing, beyond..
The second week of technical trials of the schools of the Special Group takes place between February 6 and 8 in the Marquis de Sapucaí, gathering great names of the Carnaval carioca in preparation for the official parades. The presentations allow the final adjustments of harmony, evolution and singing, as well as testing the energy of the public on the Avenue.
The program starts on Friday, 6 February, from 9 pm, with the trials of Academics of Niterói, Independent Youth of Father Miguel, Station First of Mangueira and United of the Tijuca. On Saturday, February 7, starting at 18h, the Sambódromo receives the traditional Sapucaí Wash, followed by the United essays of Vila Isabel, Scholars of the Salgueiro, Paradise of the Tuiuti and Portela. Closing the week, on Sunday, February 8th, from 19h, we present United of the Viradouro, Empress Leopoldinense, Academics of the Great Rio and Beija-Flor of Nilópolis. The entrance is free.
Service:
Dates: 6, 7 and 8/02
Location: Marquis de Sapucaí
Address: R. Marquis de Sapucaí - Santo Cristo
Timetable:
- Day 06/02 - 9:00 p.m.
- Day 07/02 (Technical Test + Sapucaí Washing) - at 18h
- Day 08/02 - at 19h
Social network: @liesa rj @riocarnaval
Edition report
Date and time
February 6 – 8
All day
R. Marquês de Sapucaí
Starts
Friday, February 06
Ends
Sunday, February 08
Admission
Free
Address
Santo Cristo
Where it happens
Times and conditions may change — please confirm with the organisers.
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