Culture • September 15, 2025
National Samba Day will have mini parades and shows of Zeca Pagodinho, Martinho da Vila and Mumuzinho
By Mariana Novaes
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Photo: Alex Ferro | Riotur
The Samba National Day will be celebrated with a great celebration at the Cidade do Samba, on November 28, 29 and 30, bringing together the lovers of folia and the best of the Carnaval carioca. The event will take place at 60 Rivadavia Corrêa Street, at Gamboa, and will be the stage of the traditional mini parades of the 12..
The Samba National Day will be celebrated with a great celebration at the Cidade do Samba, on November 28, 29 and 30, bringing together the lovers of folia and the best of the Carnaval carioca. The event will take place at 60 Rivadávia Corrêa Street, at Gamboa, and will be the stage of the traditional mini parades of the 12 samba schools of the Rio Special Group.
The announcement was made by the director of Carnaval of Liesa (Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro), Elmo José, during the final of the samba of Vila Isabel, on September 12.
In addition to the parades, the public can enjoy unpublished shows with great names of Brazilian music: Mumuzinho (28/11), Martinho da Vila (29/11) and Zeca Pagodinho (30/11). The entrance will be solidary (1 kg of non-perishable food).
Check out the full schedule:
Day 28/11 (Friday), at 19h
Mini parades: Scholars of Niterói, Empress Leopoldinense, Portela and Mangueira
Opening show: Samba handles
Main show: Mumuzinho
Day 29/11 (Saturday) at 5 p.m.
Mini parades: Independent Youth of Father Miguel, Kiss-Flor of Nilópolis, United of the Viradouro and United of Tijuca
Opening show: Samba handles
Main show: Martinho da Vila
Day 30/11 (Sunday), 6 p.m.
Mini parades: Paradise of the Tuiuti, United of Vila Isabel, Academics of the Great River and Willow
Opening show: Samba handles
Main show: Zeca Pagodinho
Cidade do Samba promises an unforgettable weekend in honor of the rhythm that is the soul of Rio!
Service
- Address: Rua Rivadavia Corrêa, 60 — Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20220-290
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