Carnival 2026

Feb 13th - Feb 21st

Rio Carnival 2026 Dates

Bookers Exclusive Services: Assistance at the Sambadrome, Helpdesk in Copacabana, and much, much more.

Guided transfer to the Sambadrome: Buy your tickets in sectors 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 to enjoy the Courtesy Transfer to and from the Sambadrome, using the subway with our leading Bookers Angel guide. Daily departure from the Helpdesk in Copacabana departs at 7 PM all days on all parade days. Metro pass on our own.

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your Ticket

Here are the top 10 reasons why Bookers is the best Rio Carnival Ticket provider and the one you can trust.

  1 - 21+ years selling Rio Carnival Tickets with Zero Complaints
  2 – The world’s #1 online agency for Rio Carnival Tickets
  3 - Accredited by ABAV and Cadastur, a government agency
  4 – More than 200,000 satisfied customers from more than 100 countries
  5 – Awesome customer service with experts speaking several languages
  6 – WhatsApp, Chat online, Phone or E-mail available and responsive
  7 – Hospitality Desk in Copacabana with more than 70 Experts at your service
  8 – Exclusive Assistance at Sambadrome with Bookers Angels all Parading Nights
9 – Cancellation guarantee and 100% refund of the ticket value for purchases until September 30th 2025
10 – We offer an Authentic Tickets Guarantee. Beware of Counterfeit.
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Lively • Authentic • Affordable

Experience the vibrant energy of the Rio Carnival from the Sambadrome’s Grandstands — the most accessible and authentic way to feel the parade’s excitement. 

  • Includes guided metro transfers with the Bookers Angels (even-numbered sectors)
  • Includes a digital subway pass for easy access
  • Sector 9 features numbered seating

Tickets are sold per person.

Sectors Série Ouro Special Group Champions
Fri, 13/Feb Sat, 14/Feb Sun, 15/Feb Mon, 16/Feb Tue, 17/Feb Sat, 21/Feb
Sector 2
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 3
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 4
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 5
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 6
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 7
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 8
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 9
Sold out Sold out
Sold out
Sector 10
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 11
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out

Comfort • Convenience • Guaranteed

Watch Rio Carnival from Sector 12 in 720 individual numbered chairs, arranged in 6 rows of 120 seats each, positioned just behind 5 rows of open boxes.

  • Ticket at Allocated Chair Sector
  • Digital subway pass, e-guide, Bookers Assistance
  • Guided Bookers Angels subway transfers with digital passes included

Tickets are sold per person.

Sectors Série Ouro Special Group Champions
Fri, 13/Feb Sat, 14/Feb Sun, 15/Feb Mon, 16/Feb Tue, 17/Feb Sat, 21/Feb
Sector 12
Row F-K
Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable

Exclusive • Immersive • Up Close

Experience the Rio Carnival from the Front Boxes, the closest seats to the parade runway — where the samba schools pass right in front of you.

  • Rows A–D (Sector 12 adds Row E; Sector 13 adds Rows E–H)
  • Samba Express transfers available when included
  • Bookers Angels multilingual on-site support

Tickets are sold per person.

Sectors Série Ouro Special Group Champions
Fri, 13/Feb Sat, 14/Feb Sun, 15/Feb Mon, 16/Feb Tue, 17/Feb Sat, 21/Feb
Sector 2
Row C
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 3
Row A
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sold out
Sector 3
Row B
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 3
Row C
Sold out Sold out
Sector 3
Row D
Sold out Sold out
Sector 4
Row C
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 4
Row D
Soldout Soldout
Sold out
Sector 5
Row B
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sold out
Sector 5
Row C
Sold out Soldout
Sold out
Sold out
Sector 5
Row D
Sold out Soldout Sold out Sold out
Sold out
Sector 6
Row C
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 6
Row D
Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 7
Row B
Soldout Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sold out
Sector 7
Row C
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 9
Row A
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 9
Row B
Sold out Sold out
Sold out
Sector 9
Row C
Sold out
Sold out
Sector 9
Row D
Sold out
Sold out
Sector 10
Row A
Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sold out Sold out
Sector 10
Row D
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 11
Row A
Sold out
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 11
Row B
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 11
Row C
Sold out Sold out
Sector 11
Row D
Sold out
Sector 12
Row A
Sold out
Sold out Sold out
Sector 12
Row B
Sold out
Sector 12
Row C
Sold out
Sold out
Sector 12
Row D
Sold out
Sector 12
Row E
Soldout
Sector 13
Row A
Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 13
Row B
Sold out
Sold out Sold out
Sector 13
Row D
Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 13
Row E
Sold out Sold out Sold out
Sector 13
Row F
Sold out Sold out
Sold out Sold out
Sector 13
Row G
Sold out Sold out
Sold out Sold out

Luxury • Party • All-Inclusive

Celebrate Carnival from the Folia Tropical VIP Lounge in Sector 8, perfectly centered for stunning views.

  • Premium open bar + gourmet buffet
  • Live shows, DJs & exclusive entertainment
  • Shuttle service included from Leblon & Barra

Tickets are sold per person.

Sectors Série Ouro Special Group Champions
Fri, 13/Feb Sat, 14/Feb Sun, 15/Feb Mon, 16/Feb Tue, 17/Feb Sat, 21/Feb
Sector 8
Unavailable
Soldout

Elegance • Samba • Comfort

  • Premium open bar & Brazilian gastronomy
  • Live samba & bossa nova
  • Heart of the Sambadrome — unique 360° parade perspective

Tickets are sold per person.

Sectors Série Ouro Special Group Champions
Fri, 13/Feb Sat, 14/Feb Sun, 15/Feb Mon, 16/Feb Tue, 17/Feb Sat, 21/Feb
Sector 7

All-Inclusive • Music • Comfort

  • Premium open bar & gourmet buffet
  • Attractions include Luísa Sonza • Ferrugem • Raça Negra • Dilsinho • Dennis DJ among others
  • Panoramic view from the heart of Sapucaí
  • Transfers & Meeting Point included

Tickets are sold per person

Sectors Série Ouro Special Group Champions
Fri, 13/Feb Sat, 14/Feb Sun, 15/Feb Mon, 16/Feb Tue, 17/Feb Sat, 21/Feb
Sector 6
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Excellence at Rio Carnival: Exclusive Services by Bookers

Your ticket package includes:

  • Multilingual Service Center in Copacabana.
  • 'Bookers Angels' for assistance on every parade night at the Sambadrome.
  • Guided subway transfers to and from the Sambadrome. Some ticket packages include special guided transfers by van/bus.
  • Comprehensive e-Guide in 6 languages.
  • Multiple communication channels: WhatsApp, chat, phone, email."

Payment:

Credit Card

Mastercard
Visa
American Express
Discover

We accept all major credit cards.

Bank wire transfer

You can make a money wire transfer or deposit to our checking account to/at Bank of America

About Your Ticket Order

Grandstands and Allocated Chairs

Your tickets will be digital. You will receive an email with instructions on how to transfer your tickets to your digital wallet.

Important: Depending on your order or the type of tickets purchased, Bookers may request you to visit our Hospitality Desk in Copacabana for in-person verification. Please bring:

  • Official photo ID (or passport)
  • The credit card used for your purchase

Boxes (Frisas) and Lounges (Camarotes)

Open and Covered Boxes, as well as Camarote tickets such as Folia Tropical, must be picked up in person at our Hospitality Desk in Copacabana, unless otherwise informed.

Please make an appointment to visit our Hospitality Desk and make sure to present:

  • Official photo ID (or passport)
  • The credit card used for your purchase

Our Hospitality Desk

Location: Hotel Atlântico Copacabana — Rua Siqueira Campos, 90 — Copacabana (in front of the Siqueira Campos subway exit).

Pick-Up Hours:

  • February 9th–11th, 2026 (Monday–Wednesday): 9 AM – 7 PM
  • February 12th–14th, 2026 (Thursday–Saturday): 8 AM – 9 PM
  • February 15th–17th, 2026 (Sunday–Tuesday): 9 AM – 7 PM
  • February 18th, 2026 (Wednesday): Closed
  • Winner’s Parade (February 19th–21st, 2026): 9 AM – 9 PM

Why Purchase Your Tickets With Us

  • Company certified by IATA and Ministry of Tourism.
  • Assistance by phone, e-mail and WhatsApp. You really talk to the sellers.
  • The only agency with a physical Customer Service Center during the Carnival days.
  • Best customer service in the market.

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