All About Rio Carnival Festival. February 13th to February 21st, 2026. Guide, Program and Ticket Packages to Sambadrome Parades.

Here is the list of what is allowed and what is not allowed to bring:

ALLOWED:
- Each person may bring up to two food items (sandwiches, fruits, cookies)
- Each attendee may carry a maximum of two plastic bottles of any beverage, each 500 ml
- The use of rain ponchos is allowed

NOT ALLOWED:
- It is not permitted to enter with dangerous objects such as glass bottles, aluminum cans, flares, fireworks, sharp objects, and firearms
- Umbrellas are not allowed
- Objects that can carry other items, such as coolers and bags, are prohibited
- Bringing cameras with attached lenses, tripods, drones, or professional filming and photography equipment is not permitted

Yes. There are several kiosks and vendors on-site. Payments are accepted via credit card, debit card and cash.

We recommend that you go to the Sambadrome by taxi, subway, or transfer. We do not advise taking conventional buses as many routes change during the parade days. We also do not recommend going by private car as there is no nearby parking, and the streets around the Sambadrome are blocked, making access difficult.

To learn more about all transportation options to the Sambadrome, visit: https://www.carnivalbookers.com/rio-de-janeiro/transportation/how-to-get-to-the-sambadrome-in-rio