Look out for Thrilling Carnival Technical Rehearsals
Learn the Samba Song and Dance Moves at the Rio Technical Rehearsals in Brazil!
Technical rehearsals held at the Sambadrome
The Carnival is one of the largest shows in the world and showcases the multifaceted unique heritage and culture of Brazil.
You can watch the warm-up of the samba parades for free at the technical rehearsals. You will be spellbound by the most exciting and flamboyant festivals in the country. The stadium comes to life with astounding Samba music.
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You can follow the rigorous schedules of the Samba Schools' technical rehearsals at the Sambdrome and get closer to your most loved Samba schools.
Technical rehearsals allow samba schools to monitor poor performances, and change and improve them. The different departments of the schools work on the costumes and floats.
Technical rehearsals are the trial runs minus costumes, floats, and props. But you have the wonderful chance to see and follow the best dance moves in the country.
Final Day of the Technical Rehearsals
The last day of the technical rehearsals is very popular for its guaranteed entertainment and gaiety.
You get to witness, on the largest stage on earth, last year’s champions testing amazing light and sound fittings. At the conclusion of the rehearsals, you will have the thrilling chance to relax and dance with the performers.
Special Group Technical Rehearsals
Rehearsals start on January 15th and run until February 12th. The twelve Samba schools of the special group will warm up in Sapucaí on six consecutive Sundays. The entrance is free.
22/01 08:30 PM - Imperatriz 10:00 PM - Unidos da Tijuca
29/01 08:30 PM - Mocidade 10:00 PM - Mangueira
05/02 08:30 PM - Salgueiro 10:00 PM - Portela
11/02 - Sound and light test 08:30 PM - Vila Isabel 10:00 PM - Viradouro
12/02 - Sound and light test 08:30 PM - Beija-Flor 10:00 PM - Grande Rio
Access Group Technical Rehearsals
The access group, from LigaRJ, known as Série Ouro, will always parade on Saturdays from January 14th. Entry is free. See the dates of the Access Group Technical Rehearsals – Gold Series: January 14th, 21st, 28th, and February 4th.
14/01 20:00 - Lins Imperial 21:00 - Estácio de Sá 22:00 - Inocentes de Belford Roxo
21/01 19:30 - Arranco 20:30 - Unidos da Ponte 21:30 - Unidos de Bangu 22:30 - União da Ilha
28/01 19:30 - União de Jacarepaguá 20:30 - Acadêmicos de Vigário Geral 21:30 - Unidos de Padre Miguel 22:30 - Porto da Pedra
04/02 19:30 - Em Cima da Hora 20:30 - Império da Tijuca 21:30 - Acadêmicos de Niterói 22:30 - São Clemente
