Carnival 2025

Feb 28th - Mar 08th

Sambadrome Sectors

Sambadrome

Sambadrome Sectors

Learn all about the Rio de Janeiro Sambadrome Sectors.

Every seat is a good seat to watch the big show. But some sectors offer a greater view. The new Rio Sambadromo can accommodate close to 90,000 people. With each passing year there is an increase in demand for Carnival tickets. It is divided into sectors which enables differential pricing. The prices are determined by the views each section has of the parade, better views costing more.

A Word About New Sambodromo Sectors

Rio de Janeiro Carnival is always getting bigger and better, every year you can expect something new and this coming year the Sambodromo, which has been going under some reconstruction, will be more modernized to better attend spectators. That means new sambodromo sectors and a face lift on the old Sambodromo sectors. How exciting!

3D Sambadrome Map

The Rio Sambodromo was expanded to accommodate more people and more floats, now an average of 90,000 people capacity. Four new concrete buildings were built, with new seats for al types: grandstands, front boxes or frisas, and the camarotes. Other smaller buildings between the big grandstands blocks were built to host new comfortable luxury suites.

Sector 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Grandstands – Affordable seating with great views

The carnival tickets are general admission type and the seats aren't numbered so you need to be an early bird to find the best possible seats, in the cement. Sectors 3 and 5 are priced lower, but the crowds get livelier. Tickets for sector 7 are usually higher but you get to see each school putting up their ultimate performance in order to attract the attention of the judges. These seats are undoubtedly a great way to enjoy the sights and sound of the Rio Carnival.

Located direcly opposite Sectors 3, 5, 7 and 9, the Sectors 2, 4, 6 and 8 offer great views of the Samba Parade, with sector 6 being the best considered that's the area where most of the judges are seated. Just like the odd-numbered sectors across the street, the carnival tickets are general admission type and the seats aren't numbered so you need to be an early bird to find the best possible seats, in the cement. These seats are great and provide excellent views of the Rio Carnival parade. 

Sambadrome map

The New Sambodromo Sectors in Rio de Janeiro.

 

Sector 9 – Numbered grandstand

Most tickets to Sector 9 are allocated to tourists as it offers a better service than the other sectors, with multi-language speaking guides around to help tourists from all over. Here you can expect great views of the samba strip and some room to stretch your legs during the breaks. The atmosphere tends to heat up much faster with the drummers' niche right next door. If you are looking for comfort and a great atmosphere, this is the place for you.


Sector 10 – Best for the Front Boxes

Front Boxes at the Sambadrome, during Rio Carnival

Formerly Sector 4, the face-lifted Sector 10 views are no longer limited. Offering affordable tickets at grandstands and bleachers, the sector 10 is very popular among carnival lovers. Sector 10 carnival tickets are a very good choice for those aiming to watch the Samba School formed from beginning to end, from the heights, in the rainbow of colors with all its floats and wings. The frisas, or open boxes, are also the least expensive from the Rio Sambadrome.

Sector 11 – Best view of the drummers

Tickets for sector 11 are booked by big groups, including cruise lines who love this Sambodromo sector. Opposite from Sector 10, the Sector 11 is located very close to the drummers' niche so be prepared to get into the groove much before anyone else. From this block, you get a nice view of the parade as the schools march towards the end of the samba runway.

Grandstands in the Sambadrome

Sector 12 and 13 – Choose the Cadeiras or Allocated Chairs

Sector 12 and 13 are Sambodromo sectors located at the end of the runaway with one facing the other. Because tickets are assigned at a lower price, they are considered to offer the best value at the sambadrome. They are located at the very end of the samba parade, close to the Apotheosis. The chairs are organized in an open-air theatre with the long lines of chairs facing the parade. Allocated chairs are ideal for those who want to secure a chair without paying the front box seat prices. If you are looking to receive a good value for your money then these are good sambodromo sectors to consider.

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