At the Sambadrome, in just 6 carnivals the schools that were promoted were not relegated the following year
Since the inauguration of the Sambadrome in 1984, only six times have promoted samba schools not been relegated in the following year.
Carnaboi 2026 Ends with Successes from Capricho and Garantido and a Crowd at the Sambadrome in Manaus
Carnaboi 2026 concluded in Manaus with spectacular performances from the Caprichoso and Garantido cattle teams, drawing a large audience.
How Schools Made Carnival a Great Fashion Catwalk
The article discusses how Rio de Janeiro's Carnival transforms its iconic Sambadrome into a vibrant fashion catwalk reflecting the creative narratives of samba schools.
Champions Parade: see times and order of the schools returning to Anhembi this Saturday
The Champions Parade of São Paulo's Carnival 2026 will take place this Saturday at the Anhembi Sambadrome, featuring nine samba schools.
Lula's Ego at the Sambadrome
The article critiques Brazilian President Lula's decision to be honored by a samba school during an election year, questioning the political implications and the risks involved for his party.
Champion's Parade: see order and times of the schools returning to the Sambódromo this Saturday
The Champion's Parade of the 2026 São Paulo Carnival will take place this Saturday, starting at 8 PM at the Anhembi Sambadrome, featuring nine schools of samba.
Show times for Carnaboi 2026 at the Sambadrome in Manaus announced; check the schedule
The show times for Carnaboi 2026, featuring performances from artists of the Caprichoso and Garantido groups, have been announced, with the event expected to attract over 27,000 attendees.
Explosion and relief: see the moment when Mocidade Alegre's parade received the score of 10 that made it the champion of SP Carnival
Mocidade Alegre was crowned champion of the São Paulo Carnival after a tense scoring session, achieving their 13th title.
Virginia Fonseca is booed when announced at Sapucaí
Virginia Fonseca faced boos during her announcement as the Queen of Bateria at the Grande Rio samba school parade.
Virginia's arrival causes turmoil and pushing in Sapucaí
Influencer Virginia Fonseca's arrival at Sapucaí created chaos as she was accompanied by 15 security guards while making her debut as the queen of the bateria for Grande Rio.
The judgment that defines the carnival champions in Amapá will be this Wednesday (18)
The official result of the 2026 carnival parade in Macapá will be announced on Wednesday during a ceremony at the city's sambadrome.
Police create 'security corridor' for vans and minibuses to prevent robberies
The Rio de Janeiro Military Police established a security corridor to protect vans and minibuses transporting carnivalgoers to the Sambadrome from potential robberies and criminal activities.
Ricky Martin declares his love for Brazil at the sambadrome: I was Brazilian in my past life
Ricky Martin expressed his admiration for Brazil during his attendance at the Rio de Janeiro carnival, stating he feels a deep connection to the country's culture.
Folha crosses the sambadrome inside a Gaviões float; see how it is
Folha's report details the experience of traveling inside a Gaviões da Fiel float during São Paulo's Carnival.
PHOTOS: see the gallery of the 2nd day of parades at the Sambadrome of Macapá
Photos from the second day of parades at the Sambadrome of Macapá highlight various samba schools' performances.
Inclusion on the Avenue: Deaf Friends, Four Blind Brothers, and an Autistic Boy Experience Carnival in an Inclusive Area at the Sambadrome
The article highlights the inclusive experiences of disabled individuals at the São Paulo Carnival, showcasing the vibrancy of samba and the importance of accessibility at such events.
Saturday at Anhembi features controversial allegory, blue forest, and structural issues
The second night of the Special Group at Anhembi was marred by unexpected incidents including electrical failures and structural problems at the official viewing box.
Carnival SP Lounge: Celebrities Attend the 2nd Day at Anhembi; See Photos
The celebrity attendance at the São Paulo Carnival's Anhembi Sambadrome was highlighted on the second parade night, showcasing a vibrant social scene.
For the 2nd consecutive day, SP City Hall's booth faces sewage problems at Anhembi
For the second consecutive day, the São Paulo City Hall's booth at the Anhembi Sambadrome faced sewage overflow issues during the carnival parades.
PHOTOS: Highlights from the second night of parades at the São Paulo Carnival
The second night of parades at São Paulo's Anhembi Sambadrome featured performances from several samba schools, showcasing vibrant costumes and music.
Ancelotti attends a parade at Anhembi in a restricted area next to Denílson
Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti attended a parade in São Paulo's Anhembi Sambadrome alongside former footballer Denílson.
Convicted for assault arrested at the entrance of Anhembi after being identified by cameras
A 29-year-old man with an outstanding arrest warrant was arrested while attempting to enter the Sambadrome at Anhembi in São Paulo during the Carnival's opening night.
Zeca Pagodinho, massages, and games: see photos from the 1st day in the São Paulo boxes
The first night of the São Paulo samba school parades featured vibrant activities and performances in the sambadrome's VIP boxes, highlighted by Zeca Pagodinho's presentation.
Sewage pipe bursts and floods the entrance of the city hall's box during Carnival
A sewage pipe burst, flooding the entrance of the City Hall's box at São Paulo's Sambadrome during Carnival.
From street drumming to the sambadrome in Batatais: learn about the history of the samba schools
The article explores the history and evolution of samba schools in Batatais, Brazil, highlighting the cultural significance of the first school, Princesa Isabel, founded in 1955.
Car of Colorado do Brás brings together iconic witches; see VIDEO and PHOTOS
The Colorado do Brás carnival float, themed 'The Convention of Witches', showcased famous witches from various media in a vibrant performance at the Anhembi Sambadrome.
Carnival 2026: Carolina Ferraz says that soap operas are exhausting and responds to criticism for wearing Havaianas
Carolina Ferraz defends her choice of wearing Havaianas while attending the VIP area of the Brahma Lounge during the Carnival parade in São Paulo.
Rain Hits SP on the First Night of Parades at Anhembi Sambadrome
Rainfall affected São Paulo shortly before the opening of the special samba school parades at Anhembi, causing traffic disruptions and emergency incidents.
Plot 2026: Piratas da Batucada brings the rhythm of brega to the sambadrome of Macapá
The Samba School Piratas da Batucada is set to present a Carnival theme celebrating the brega rhythm in Macapá for 2026.
Carnaboi returns to the Sambadrome in Manaus with over 40 attractions; check it out
Carnaboi 2026 will feature more than 40 performances linked to the traditional Boi-Bumbá event in Manaus, Brazil, scheduled for February 20 and 21.
Second sambadrome in Brazil to receive parades is in the interior of SP and is closed due to structural risk
The sambadrome in Bauru, São Paulo, which was one of the first in Brazil, has been closed for three years due to structural erosion.
Rosas de Ouro, Tatuapé, and Vai-Vai parade this Friday in SP; see the complete order of the 1st night at Anhembi
The samba schools Rosas de Ouro, Tatuapé, and Vai-Vai will be part of the special group parades in São Paulo's 2026 Carnival, set to take place starting this Friday at the Anhembi Sambadrome.
Sambadrome will have a reception bus and a mobile police station to assist victims of harassment during Carnival
The São Paulo government is introducing a reception bus and mobile police station at the Sambadrome to assist women facing harassment during Carnival festivities.
Anhembi Sambadrome: Get Answers About Deviations, See the Map, and Know How to Get to the Carnival Parade Location in SP
This article discusses the special transportation arrangements and access routes for the Anhembi Sambadrome during the São Paulo Carnival parades.
Spiritual cleansing ritual by Afro-Brazilian ahead of Rio carnival
Afro-Brazilian practitioners performed a cleansing ritual at Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome to invoke peace and protect the upcoming Carnival festivities.
Queens face a downpour in the last technical rehearsal at Sapucaí
Queens Iza, Ju Paes, Lorena Raissa, and Virginia experienced heavy rain during their final rehearsal at Rio's Sambadrome.
Ne-Yo announces show in a VIP box on Carnival Tuesday in Rio
Ne-Yo will perform in a VIP box at the Sambadrome during Rio's Carnival on Tuesday.
Complete and with queens, schools hold final technical rehearsal at Sapucaí before Carnival
Four samba schools of the Special Group concluded their technical rehearsals at Rio's Sambadrome ahead of Carnival, featuring celebrity queens in attendance.
Sapucaí has a night of veteran queens in the second-to-last technical rehearsal before Carnival
Four samba schools from the Special Group held their final technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome in Rio, featuring veteran queens of the drums including Viviane Araújo, Sabrina Sato, and Bianca Monteiro.
Special Group Schools make final technical rehearsals before the official Carnival parade
The samba schools of the Special Group are conducting their final technical rehearsals this weekend at the Sambadrome ahead of this year's Carnival parades, with free public access and a recommended ticketing system via the official Rio Carnival app.
Downtown Rio will have special traffic scheme and roadblocks around the Sambadrome
Traffic blockades and modifications will be implemented in Downtown Rio ahead of the samba school parades at the Marquês de Sapucaí, starting next Thursday, with enhanced public transport services.
Registrations for informal vendors at Carnival in Manaus take place this Thursday (5)
Informal vendors can register to work at the 2026 Carnival in Manaus on Thursday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with 200 available spots near the Sambadrome.
Samu defines care scheme for Carnival 2026 at the Sambadrome of Macapá
The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) has established an operational plan to ensure quick and safe assistance during the Carnival 2026 festivities at the Sambadrome in Macapá.