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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
The twelve Special Group samba schools will warm up at Sapucaí over two consecutive weeks, from Thursday to Saturday, before the official parade days. The entrance is free.
See below the schedule of the Special Group's technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome:
1st Technical Rehearsal
January 30 at 9:00 PM
Niterói
Mocidade
Mangueira
Unidos da Tijuca
January 31 at 8:00 PM
Children’s Samba School
Vila Isabel
Salgueiro
Tuiuti
Portela
February 1 at 7:00 PM
Children’s Samba School
Viradouro
Imperatriz
Grande Rio
Beija-Flor
2nd Technical Rehearsal
February 6 at 9:00 PM
Niterói
Mocidade
Mangueira
Unidos da Tijuca
February 7 at 6:00 PM
Sambadrome Washing
Vila Isabel
Salgueiro
Tuiuti
Portela
February 8 at 7:00 PM
Children’s Samba School
Viradouro
Imperatriz
Grande Rio
Beija-Flor
Série Ouro Technical Rehearsals
Série Ouro’s technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome will take place on January 23, 24 and 25. Entry is also free.
