Rio Carnival 2027
Samba, parades and celebration in Rio
Rio Carnival 2027 will take place from February 5 to 13, with the main Grupo Especial parades on February 7–9 and the Champions Parade on February 13.
Time remaining
Reference time:BRT (hora de Brasilia)
The time is approximate.
About the Event
Rio Carnival 2027 will take place from February 5 to 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The programme includes the Série Ouro parades, the main Grupo Especial parades and the traditional Champions Parade at the Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí.
The Sambódromo parades
The Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí is the main venue for the major samba school parades. Schools present elaborate choreography, music, costumes and floats before the crowds.
The main dates
The Série Ouro parades take place on February 5 and 6, while the Grupo Especial parades are scheduled for February 7, 8 and 9.
Champions Parade
Rio Carnival 2027 concludes with the Champions Parade on February 13, a celebration featuring the schools that achieve the best results in the competition.
When it starts
Highlights
Série Ouro: February 5–6
Grupo Especial: February 7–9
Champions Parade: February 13