Discover the Iconic Rio Sambadrome for 2027 Carnival

The Magnificent Stadium of Rio Carnival

While pulsating rhythms and incessant revelry are what first come to mind when you think of the Rio Carnival, the true picture isn’t complete without the Sambadrome, the magnificent stadium designed by world-renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1984. The stadium’s official name is Passarela do Samba Darcy Ribeiro, built in a record 110 days. Prior to the construction of the Sambadrome, the Carnival parades were held on Presidente Vargas Avenue, one of the largest streets in the downtown area.

Types of Parade Ticket Packages

The first thing you should consider is the types of tickets you would like to buy. There are four options:

GRANDSTANDS
Other names: Arquibancadas, Bleachers.

FRONT BOXES
Other names: Open Boxes, Frisas.

ALLOCATED CHAIRS
Other names: Numbered Chairs, Cadeiras Numeradas, Assigned Chairs.

PREMIUM LOUNGES
Other names: Covered Suites, Camarotes.

RIO SAMBODROMO SECTORS

Another thing you need to consider is the sectors of the Sambadrome so you can choose which one you would like to buy. These are the options:

Sector 3, 5 and 7 Grandstands – Affordable seating with great views on the odd side
Sector 2, 4, 6 and 8 Grandstands – Affordable seating with great views on the even side
Sector 9 – The Tourist Sector
Sector 10 and 11 – Best for the Front Boxes and best views of the drummer's niche
Sector 12 – The sector of the Cadeiras or Allocated Chairs

Watch the video below and see more about the ticket package options:

A Word about Orientation at Rio Sambodromo

As indicated in the map, the front boxes of the Sambodromo are located closest to the samba parade runway on either side of it. Another options are the Camarotes: Camarote Mar in sector 6, Camarote VerdeRosa in sector 7, and Camarote Folia Tropical in sector 8, they all are like a party inside the Sambadrome, which has at least two floors to watch the parades.

The other option is the grandstands, a cheaper and exciting option, at an elevation. The allocated chairs are located closer to the end of the runway. If looking towards the end of the runway, even numbered sectors flank the right side of the Sambodrome, while odd numbered sectors are on the left.

Reliving Samba History

To take a trip down memory lane, a visit to the small museum at the Sambadrome located on Rua Marques de Sapucai is a must. The museum has various exhibits that tell the story of the Carnival and samba. Several costumes are also on display at the museum.

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