Carnival • November 24, 2025
Cidade do Samba receives Hot Carnaval of the 2026 Gold Series
By Mariana Novaes
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Photo: Marcos de Paula | Riotur
On Saturday, December 6, the Cidade do Samba will be the stage of the “Short Carnaval” of the 2026 Gold Series, opening the gates at 3pm. The entry will be solidary by giving 1 kg of non-perishable food.
On Saturday, December 6, the Cidade do Samba will be the stage of Gold Series Carnaval Hot 2026, opening the gates at 3:00. The entry will be solidarity through the donation of 1 kg of non-perishable food.
The programming, announced by RJ League, includes traditional mini parades of the 15 Gold Series schools and the special participation of Fédération du Carnaval Tropical Paris, who will present himself next to the Carioca associations. The event offers the public an aperitif of what will be taken to Marquis de Sapucaí in 2026 and also marks the official release of sambas-enredo album Next Carnaval.
The presentations will follow the order defined by the RJ League: United of Jacarezinho, Botafogo Samba Clube, Infantes de Belford Roxo, In Cima da Hora, United of Bangu, United of Bridge, Serrano Empire, Fédération du Carnaval Tropical de Paris, Union of the Park Acari, Arranco do Engenho de Dentro, Vicar General, Union of Maricá, Union of the Island of Governor, Porto da Pedra, United of Father Miguel and Estacio de Sá. The closure will be commanded by the group Cashew Down.
Created in 2021, the “Carnaval Hot” integrates the calendar of the pre-Carnaval carioca and precedes the Gold Series parades, which will take place in the days 13 and 14 February 2026 In Sapucaí.
For further information, visit the RJ League official Instagram (@ligarjcarnaval).
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