Rio's Greatest Celebration of Samba Culture
2023-2027 | 12 Schools | Thousands of Performers | One Legendary Night
The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a 700-meter avenue in downtown Rio de Janeiro, designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer as a permanent venue for the annual Rio Carnival. Since 1984, it has hosted the most spectacular samba parade in the world, where the 12 competing samba schools battle for the championship title with elaborate floats, stunning costumes, and original compositions that celebrate Brazilian culture, history, and dreams.