Look out for Thrilling Carnival Technical Rehearsals

Look out for Thrilling Carnival Technical Rehearsals

Learn the Samba Song and Dance Moves at the Rio Technical Rehearsals in Brazil!

Technical rehearsals held at the Sambadrome

The Carnival is one of the largest shows in the world and showcases the multifaceted unique heritage and culture of Brazil.

You can watch the warm-up of the samba parades for free at the technical rehearsals. You will be spellbound by the most exciting and flamboyant festivals in the country. The stadium comes to life with astounding Samba music.

Alexandre Macieira | Riotur

You can follow the rigorous schedules of the Samba Schools' technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome and get closer to your most loved Samba schools.

Technical rehearsals allow samba schools to monitor poor performances, and change and improve them. The different departments of the schools work on the costumes and floats.

Alexandre Macieira | Riotur

Technical rehearsals are the trial runs minus costumes, floats, and props. But you have the wonderful chance to see and follow the best dance moves in the country.

Final Day of the Technical Rehearsals

The last day of the technical rehearsals is very popular for its guaranteed entertainment and gaiety.

You get to witness, on the largest stage on earth, last year’s champions testing amazing light and sound fittings. At the conclusion of the rehearsals, you will have the thrilling chance to relax and dance with the performers.

Alexandre Macieira | Riotur

Special Group Technical Rehearsals

Rehearsals start on January and run until February. The twelve Samba schools of the special group will warm up in Sapucaí on five consecutive Sundays before the parades at 7pm. The entrance is free.

See below the schedule of the Special Group's technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome:

Date Time Samba School
January 25th - Saturday7:00 pmUnidos de Padre Miguel
8:40 pmUnidos da Tijuca
10:20 pmMocidade Independente
February 1st - Saturday7:00 pmParaíso da Tuiuti
8:40 pmBeija-Flor
10:20 pmMangueira
February 8th - Saturday7:00 pmVila Isabel
8:40 pmPortela
10:20 pmGrande Rio
February 15th - Saturday7:00 pmSalgueiro
8:40 pmImperatriz Leopoldinense
10:20 pmViradouro
February 21st - Friday9:00 pmUnidos de Padre Miguel
10:40 pmUnidos da Tijuca
12:30 amMocidade Independente
1:40 amParaíso da Tuiuti
February 22nd - Saturday6:00 pmSambadrome Cleaning Ceremony
7:00 pmBeija-Flor
8:30 pmMangueira
10:10 pmVila Isabel
11:50 pmPortela
February 23rd - Sunday7:00 pmSalgueiro
8:30 pmGrande Rio
10:10 pmImperatriz Leopoldinense
11:50 pmViradouro

Access Group Technical Rehearsals

The access group, from LigaRJ, known as Série Ouro, will always parade on Saturdays from January to February before the parades at 7pm. Entry is also free.

See below the schedule of the Access Group's technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome:

Date Time Samba School
January 26th - Sunday6:00 pmUnião do Parque de Acari
7:00 pmEm Cima da Hora
8:00 pmInocentes de Belford Roxo
9:00 pmUnião da Ilha do Governador
February 2nd - Sunday6:00 pmTradição
7:00 pmUnidos da Ponte
8:00 pmUnidos de Bangu
9:00 pmPorto da Pedra
February 9th - Sunday6:00 pmArranco do Engenho de Dentro
7:00 pmAcadêmicos de Vigário Geral
8:00 pmUnião de Maricá
9:00 pmEstácio de Sá
February 16th - Sunday6:00 pmBotafogo Samba Clube
7:00 pmAcadêmicos de Niterói
8:00 pmSão Clemente
9:00 pmImpério Serrano