Sambodromo

Tour Information

Dates for the Parade in the Sambodromo

•    Presentation of promoted samba schools – Day 1
•    Presentation of promoted samba schools – Day 2
•    Parade of special schools – Day 1
•    Parade of special schools – Day 2
•    Children’s Parade
•    March of Winners in the Sambodromo

Seats

The Sambodromo is divided in different sectors which can be booked at different prices. The sectors in the middle and at the end of the parade tend to be more expensive. To help you make your mind up, here is a brief overview of the range of tickets. So you can make your decision in compliance with your budget:

Seats for smaller and medium-sized budgets
On the bleachers you can take a seat as you wish, you can also walk up and down between the rows and take a new seat within the same sector. From the higher rows you have a better view of the parade as a whole, from the lower seats you can see the costumes of the samba schools better. Sector 9 is an exception, where you can book numbered seats, which are more expensive. The most expensive seats are at the start of the parade and at the half-time mark. The best choices are sectors 4-11.

Front boxes
If you want to be a bit closer, the open boxes just next to the parade are for you. The boxes have four rows each, with Row A being closest to the parade. Every box has numbered chairs and a small table.

Luxury suites (VIP)
These are the only places of the Sambodromo which are covered and they extend straight along the Street of Parades and thanks to an elevation they enable you to have the best view of the happening. The private suites are specially decorated, are air-conditioned and offer full comfort and safety. A first-class dinner along with a butler service makes this experience almost perfect!

Tickets

Book your tickets for the parade in the Sambodromo as early as possible since they are highly coveted. The most wanted tickets are the ones for Sunday and Monday and they are often sold out even months ahead of the event.