Carnival • September 21, 2026
Carnival 2026: first street bands have confirmed dates and locations
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Photo: Acervo Riotur (protótipo)
The official programme starts going up on the Riotur agenda, with times, meeting point and route for each parade.
Riotur has started publishing the Carnival 2026 programme. As each street band is confirmed, it goes into the official agenda with meeting time, route and accessibility information.
What is already confirmed
- Parades downtown and in the South Zone, with the route published on each band page.
- Support points with water, portable toilets and medical assistance.
- Reserved areas for people with disabilities at the Sambadrome parades.
The agenda is updated with each confirmation: what is published is what is officially confirmed.
By Redação Riotur
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