Cinelândia Balls shake the Carnaval 2026 with consecrated artists and contest; watch the programming

The traditional dances of Cinelândia promise to transform the Center of Rio into a large open-air hall during the Carnaval, from Saturday (14/02) to Tuesday (17/02), gathering audience of all ages to the sound of consecrated artists and the Tupy Orchestra. With live shows, classic repertoires and performances, the event reinforces the vocation of the square as one of the historical stages of the city's Carnaval. The agenda also includes the lively Foliões Contest, which takes place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, encouraging creativity, humor and the irreverence of fantasies.

On Saturday (14), one of the most anticipated performances of the night is singer Dorina. With a striking voice and elegant repertoire, it moves between the samba-song, Brazilian popular music and the classics of the carnaval. Throughout the day, the public will also be able to enjoy shows by Osmar do Breque, Ellen de Lima, Paulo Nunes, Tom da Bahia, Márcio Gomes, Selma Costa, Alfredo Del Penho, Luis Cesar, Reginaldo Bessa, Gotsha, Alberto Gino, Wladimir Cabanas accompanied by the Tupy Orchestra, responsible for closing the program with its repertoire full of classics of the carnaval, inviting revelries of all ages to occupy the dance floor.

On Sunday (15), in addition to the musical attractions, Cinelândia receives the Foliões Contest, an initiative that is repeated on Monday and Tuesday and which values the originality of the participants, awarding creative fantasies, irreverent performances and the carnival spirit. The musical program follows with performances by Osmar do Breque, Ellen de Lima, Paulo Nunes, Tom da Bahia, Márcio Gomes, Selma Costa, Luis Cesar, Reginaldo Bessa, Gotsha, Alberto Gino, Wladimir Cabanas with the Tupy Orchestra, keeping the party climate throughout the afternoon and evening.

During the four days, the Dances of Cinelândia reaffirm their role as one of the most traditional points of the Rio Carnaval, and gather residents and tourists in the heart of the city to dance, sing and celebrate popular culture, in a meeting that combines affective memory, collective joy and the characteristic energy of Rio's biggest party.

Service:

Shows with guest artists

Location: Cineland Square

Date: 14, 15, 16 and 17 February (Saturday to Tuesday of Carnaval)

Timetable: From 4:30 p.m.

Location: Cineland

Entry: Free

Timetable: from 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY – 02/14/2026

DORINA
OSMAR OF THE BREAK
ELLEN DE LIMA
NUNES PAUL
TOM OF BAHIA
MARCIO GOMES
SELMA COSTA
ALFREDO DEL PENHO
LUIS CHOOSE
REGINALDO BESSA
Gotsha
GYNO ALBERT
WLADIMIR CABANES
TUPY ORQUESTRA

DOMINGO – 15/02/2026

FOLION CONCOURSE (16am to 6:30pm)

OSMAR OF THE BREAK
ELLEN DE LIMA
NUNES PAUL
TOM OF BAHIA
MARCIO GOMES
SELMA COSTA
LUIS CHOOSE
REGINALDO BESSA
Gotsha
GYNO ALBERT
WLADIMIR CABANES
TUPY ORQUESTRA

MONDAY – 16/02/2026

FOLION CONCOURSE (16am to 6:30pm)

OSMAR OF THE BREAK
ELLEN DE LIMA
NUNES PAUL
TOM OF BAHIA
MARCIO GOMES
SELMA COSTA
LUIS CHOOSE
REGINALDO BESSA
Gotsha
GYNO ALBERT
WLADIMIR CABANES
TUPY ORQUESTRA

Tuesday – 17/02/2026

FOLION CONCOURSE (16am to 6:30pm)

OSMAR OF THE BREAK
ELLEN DE LIMA
NUNES PAUL
TOM OF BAHIA
MARCIO GOMES
SELMA COSTA
LUIS CHOOSE
REGINALDO BESSA
Gotsha
GYNO ALBERT
WLADIMIR CABANES
TUPY ORQUESTRA

Learn more about the Original Folião Contest at: Riotur opens the Original Carnaval 2026 Festival