Carnaval 2026: Technical tests of the Series Gold will be held in three days at Sambódromo

The official calendar of the technical trials of the Samba Schools of the Gold Series for the Carnaval 2026 was released on Monday (20) by Liga RJ. For the first time, the presentations will be divided into three days concentrated on a single weekend, between 23 and 25 January, at the Sambódromo of the Marquis de Sapucaí.

The schedule begins at Friday (23/01), from 9 pm with Jacarezinho United, In Top of the Hour, United of the Bridge, Academics of Vicar General and United of Father Miguel. No Saturday (24/01), the tests begin at 6 p.m. with Botafogo Samba Club, Union of the Park Acari, United of Bangu, Union of Maricá and Union of Governor's Island. The closure takes place in Sunday (25/01), also at 6 pm, with Not guilty of Purple Belford, Inner Ingeny Rip, Serrano Empire, United Port of the Stone and Stage of Sá.

The technical trials are one of the most awaited stages of preparing schools for official parades, allowing adjustments of singing, evolution and harmony on the avenue. As in previous years, the entrance will be free, offering the public a preview of the excitement that will take care of Sapucaí in February.

In 2026, Gold Series march on February 13 and 14, promising to open the Carnaval carioca with a lot of samba, tradition and competitiveness.

Service

Dates: 23, 24 and 25/01
Timetable: Friday, from 9:00; Saturday and Sunday, from 18 h
Location: Sambódromo of the Marques de Sapucaí
Ticket: Free entry

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