Programming of Gold Series Technical Tests – Carnaval 2026

Carnaval is already taking shape in Sambódromo with the technical trials of the Gold Series. The presentations are fundamental for the final alignment of the schools, allowing adjustments of harmony, evolution and parade, as well as bringing the public closer to the climate of the Avenue. The entrance is free.

Check below the calendar of the technical trials of the Gold Series, heading for the Carnaval 2026:

23 January (Friday) • 21 h

Jacarezinho United
In Top of the Hour
United of the Bridge
Vicar General
United of Father Miguel

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24 January (Saturday) • 18 h

Botafogo Samba Club
Union of the Park Acari
United of Bangu
Union of Maricá
Union of the Island

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January 25 (Sunday) • 18h

Not guilty of Purple Belford
Inner Ingeny Rip
Serrano Empire
United Port of the Stone
Stage of Sá

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How will public transport work?

According to Metro Rio, stations receiving the public from the Sambódromo — Praça Eleven and Central Brazil — They'll be open until 4:00. In the mornings from Friday to Saturday. By the end of Saturday and Sunday's rehearsals, these two seasons will be extended until 2:30 in the morning.

The other stations will be open at normal time (until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11:00 on Sundays), with doors open only for landing after closing time.

The station Square Eleven is the one for those who go to the even sectors of Sapucaí, or, in the case of the paraders, who will concentrate to the side of the building of the Post Office. The Central It's the closest station to who goes to the bleachers on the unique side of the Sambódromo, or to who will focus near the Balance But No Fall building.

Also according to the dealership, the guidance is for customers to load their cards in advance or use payment by approximation directly in the ratchet validators.