Why Purchase Your Ticket Package With Us
The Grandstands (also known as “arquibancadas”) are large concrete steps, located at the highest part of the Sambadrome, with an incredible aerial view of the parade. The ticket package for the grandstand is the best value for money at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival and the elevated position gives an excellent overall perspective of each samba school’s performance.
How is it?
There are no chairs nor seats in the grandstands, and people usually watch the parades standing up. Despite having no chairs, you can sit on the steps if you prefer. In all grandstand sectors (except Sector 9) places are on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want a great spot, we recommend arriving in advance. Sector 9 is the touristic sector, and it has assigned places, offering the possibility of arriving at the time you want and guaranteeing your spot all night without worries. Note that behind the sectors there are free toilets and a shopping area to buy food and drinks.
Rio Carnival 2027 Parade Schedule
For Carnival 2027, the Special Group parades take place over three nights — Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (7, 8 and 9 February 2027) — with 4 samba schools performing each night. The Série Ouro parades are scheduled for 5 and 6 February, and the Champions’ Parade (Desfile das Campeãs) takes place on 13 February 2027. Choose the night that suits you best and secure your grandstand ticket now.
Customer profile
Grandstands tickets are ideal for those looking for great value, excitement and the authentic vibe of Rio Carnival. They are also perfect for anyone who wants to take in the full spectacle of the parades from an elevated viewpoint.
Capacity
Approximately 2,500 people per sector.
Transfer
Our Transfer can be added to your ticket package and the price is per person. It is a round-trip transportation to the Sambadrome, with boarding point at the gate of Sectors 2 or 8 (even side).
