Xande de Pilares turns Sapucaí into epic samba circle

Xande de Pilares kicked off Carnival 2026 with a show at Camarote Rio Praia in Sapucaí, bringing celebrities and audiences together in collective chorus with hits like “Tá Escrito” and “Clareou”.Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival 2026 officially began on Friday (13) with Xande de Pilares on stage at Camarote Rio Praia, one of the most sought-after spaces at Marquês de Sapucaí. The performance opened the VIP box’s schedule during the samba school parades and transformed the night into a massive circle at the heart of the avenue.With hits like “Tá Escrito”, “Clareou”, “Deixa Acontecer” and “Gratidão”, Xande brought the audience into a collective chorus and reinforced samba’s leading role in Rio’s Carnival. The show united tradition and contemporary style, connecting generations at Sapucaí.

Schedule keeps samba alive between parades

Following the program, Quintal da Lapa invited Grupo Confraria Carioca to lead the samba circles at Camarote Rio Praia, keeping the audience energized between parades.In the VIP area of Camarote Rio Praia, guests included Juliane Araujo, Maíra Charken and Aline Borges, along with entrepreneurs and influencers who chose the venue to launch their Carnival 2026 marathon.

VIP box combines comfort and strategic view

Located between sectors 8 and 10 of Marquês de Sapucaí, facing the second drum section recess, Camarote Rio Praia has established itself as one of the most coveted spaces on the avenue. With premium open bar, varied buffet, air-conditioned environment, exclusive transfer, beauty area, customization space and corporate lounge, the VIP box combines comfort, strategic view and a musical curation that keeps samba at the center of the experience. At Rio Praia, tradition and spectacle share the same stage.

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Camarote Rio Praia – Carnival 2026Location: Sectors 8 and 10 at Sapucaí (2nd drum section recess)Tickets: ingresso.camaroteriopraia.com.brHotline: +55 21 99994-3632Instagram: @camaroteriopraiaPhoto: Disclosure