Learn the plots of the special group for Carnaval 2026

The countdown has begun! The samba schools of the Special Group revealed their plots for the Carnaval 2026, and the party atmosphere already takes over the hearts in love with samba. A Marquis de Sapucaí you will receive, between the 15th and 17th of February, parades full of emotion, history and cultural resistance.

Check below the plots of the Special Group for the Carnaval 2026, separated per day:

Sunday - February 15:

Niterói academics - “From the top of the mullungu comes hope: Lula, the worker of Brazil”

The gold series champions will take important moments from the life of Luíz Inacio Lula da Silva to the Marquis de Sapucaí. The synopsis and logo of the plot will be released in early August.

Empress Leopoldinense - "Camaleonic"

It celebrates the life and career of Ney Matogrosso, highlighting his artistic versatility and his transgressive role in Brazilian music.

Portela - "The Mystery of the Prince of Barah"

The school will honor Custódio Joaquim de Almeida, Prince Custódio, a historical and spiritual figure of African origin that marked the afro gaucho culture in the 19th century. The plot figure "The Mystery of the Prince of Barah — The prayer of the negro and the resurrection of his crown under the open sky of Rio Grande" is pointed out as responsible for structuring the foundations of the batuque, the main religion of African origin practiced in the south of the country.

First Station of Hose - "Master Sacaca of the charm Tucuju – the Guardian of the Black Amazon"

Homage to the paraense healer Mestre Sacaca, reference of knowledge of the forest and traditional Amazon medicine.

Monday - 16 February:

Independent Youth of Father Miguel - "Rita Lee, the patron saint of freedom"

Honoring singer Rita Lee, national rock icon and symbol of irreverence.

Kiss-Flor of Nilópolis – "Bembe"

The plot will address the Bembé do Mercado, a traditional manifestation of black and religious resistance in Bahia.

United of the Vidour - Up, Up

Homage to the Cíça battery master, emblematic figure of the rhythm and cadence of the carnaval carioca.

Tijuca United Carolina Mary of Jesus

The school will tell the story of Carolina Maria de Jesus, writer, memorialist, Minas Gerais composer and author of the book “Empty Room – The Diary of a favelada”, one of the most revolutionary and impacting works of Brazilian literature

Tuesday - February 17th:

Paradise of Tuiuti - "Lonã Ifa Lukumi"

Entangled on the Afro-Cuvean religious aspect that has been rediscovered in Brazil, with development of the carnival Jack Vasconcelos.

United of Vila Isabel - "Macumbembê, Samborembá: I dreamt that a Sambist dreamed Africa"

Entangled about the composer, painter and sambist Heitor dos Prazeres, a fundamental figure in Rio's popular culture.

Academics of the Great Rio - The Nation of Mangroves

A dive into the universe of Afro-Brazilian traditions, uniting spirituality, music and ancestry in the form of a feast.

Willow Academics - It's okay. "The delirious carnival journey of the teacher who was not afraid of witch, cod or the pirate of the leg of wood"

The parade will pay a playful and affectionate tribute to the Rosa Magalhães carnival.