Marina Ruy Barbosa was named Alma Rio 2026 ambassador at a Soho House preview, unveiling a Sapucaí lineup blending Brazilian grooves and global electronic acts.
Categoria: Carnival
Léo Santana hits Ibirapuera on 02/22 to close São Paulo’s street Carnival with Vem com o Gigante, gathering starts at 9 a.m.
Skip the street parties: CCBB SP unleashes 500+ works by Joaquín Torres García, anticolonial African cinema and free Maranhão theater for a cultural Carnival escape.
Ziriguidum Fair blasts off February 1 Sunday with Nosso Bloco parade, Cantagalo samba, and eats at Praça General Osório.
Afro block Babadan takes Belo Horizonte streets in 2026 with two parades celebrating Mestre Moacir Santos’ 100th birthday, afrojazz icon.
Camarote Alma Rio is back at Sapucaí for six nights, betting on quiet luxury, no lines, 60+ music hours, and a global lineup for Carnival 2026
In his 23rd year at Sapucaí, Renny Delmondes debuts as a Unidos de Bangu muse, splitting life between Rio and Mato Grosso do Sul
Tickets for 18th Osterfest, Brazil’s Biggest Easter Fest, go on early sale in Pomerode (SC). Secure spot for World’s Largest Easter Tree from Feb 12 to Apr 5, skip the lines.
Carnival 2026 is already “bookable”: hotels in Brazil roll out mini-trios, kids’ blocks and rooftop feijoada — or wellness escapes far from the noise.
This Sunday, Tá Pirando, Pirado, Pirou! invites the public to choose its 2026 samba-enredo at Rio Scenarium, with actor Paulo Betti on the jury
Around 3,000 revelers storm Recife Antigo with Manguebeat vibes at the 12th “Quem Me Viu, Quem MV” block party by MV on Wednesday, February 11.
Second batch sells fast for Seu Domingo Suite at Carnaquiraz 2026 stage Prainha, featuring Alok and forró stars from Feb 14-17 in limited spots.
Tourism pros immerse in Mangueira’s rehearsal this Saturday, Jan 31, via BarizON’s groundbreaking cultural experience.
3.2m masks from Dragões da Real dazzle Campos Hall’s facade, hyping the 1st Pre-Carnival Gala Ball on February 7 in this luxury Brazilian getaway.
Serra Negra buzzes with family fun: From Feb 13-17, João Zelante Square bursts with free parades, magic shows and kids’ costumes.
Betsul crashes São Paulo Carnival with exclusive VIP lounge, custom abadás and Joelma ticket giveaways: party kicks off February 7 at CTN.
Thousands hit Barra da Tijuca beach Sunday as Friends Band kicks off street carnival defending pets, with fitness queen and Beija-Flor drums fueling the party.
Sheila Mello hits the free trio float for the first time: the Tchan blonde electrifies Bloco da Pri with Priscilla Coutto in São José dos Campos Carnival.
Billy SP and Renato da Rocinha light up intervals at Camarote Euphoria, turning Anhembi parades into nonstop party from Feb 13 to 21.
Kannalha storms back to Pelourinho on Thursday, Jan 29, firing up Maridão Rehearsal with ‘O Baiano tem o Molho’ and surprise feats from Léo Santana and Daniela Mercury.
19th-century Italian ballerina sparks Brazilian bloc’s 13-year street resistance, blending politics, art, and rhythms on official Carnival day.
Young samba drummers led by Pretinho da Serrinha perform Brazil’s national anthem at Rio Open 2026 final, blending carioca beats with top tennis.
Beatles hits blast into samba and maracatu rhythms with Beatles for Children Block, storming Casa Natura Musical on February 8 for unbeatable family pre-Carnival fun.
iFood becomes official sponsor of Rio’s street carnival, bringing Léo Santana to Bloco da Gold and vibrant activations for ultimate revelry.
Rio das Ostras bets on CarnaJazz: free shows at Iriry Lagoon, Feb 14–17, plus daily kids’ programming starting at 4 pm.
Matheus Fernandes is set for Camarote N1 on Feb 21, headlining Champions’ Parade night—Carnival’s grand finale at Rio’s Sambadrome.
Fran de Milhões rocks Salvador, Lucas Souza owns Rio: Kwai unveils ambassadors linking Brazil’s carnivals nationwide via exclusive app hub.
BH’s Cómo te Lhama? bloc turns Brazilian struggles into tropical art with cumbia and Latin beats on Saturday, February 7, in Belo Horizonte.
Tatiana Breia, the “education muse”, shone on Sapucaí with her 7-year-old son at Arranco’s rehearsal, after dazzling at União da Ilha in “Crystal Moon” outfit.
Andressa Fonseca debuted as Princess of Imperio Serrano at Sapucai rehearsal, embracing the thrill of an iconic role in a deeply representative samba plot.