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Rio Carnival 2026: Sambadrome Sector 9 Assigned Seat Tickets

By C2Rio Tours & Travel
Price is AU$659 per adult
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Features
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Prime view from Sambadrome’s famous Sector 9
  • Watch Rio’s top samba schools in fierce parades
  • Feel the thrilling energy of the drum section
  • Reserved seating with comfort and great facilities
  • Live the excitement of Rio’s greatest celebration
Activity location
  • Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 2-130 Rua Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 20220-007, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 2-130 Rua Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 20220-007, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio Carnival 2026: Sambadrome Sector 9 Assigned Seat Tickets
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Tue 10:00 pm-4:00 am
Price details
AU$659.40 x 1 AdultAU$659.40
Total
Price is AU$659.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rio Carnival Ticket: Sector 9 Grandstand with Assigned Seat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customised bag with brazilian snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the Sambadrome
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the meeting point to collect the customised bag
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tour guide

Know before you book

  • Carnival tickets are digital. The Customer Service Centre will provide all instructions and is available for any assistance.
  • Sector 9 tickets guarantee assigned seats. Seat selection is not possible; seats are allocated based on availability. Guests in the same booking will be seated together.
  • The personalised bag can be collected in person at the main entrance of the Sugarloaf Cable Car (Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ). Available from February 11 to 17, and on February 20 and 21, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Look for the C2Rio team on site.
  • Parade times have not yet been officially announced. Traditionally, the Access Group parades begin at 9 PM, while the Special Group and the Champions Parade start at 10 PM. The parades usually end around 4 AM, but times are subject to change.
  • The minimum age to access the Sambadrome is 5 years. Children ages 5 to 17 must be accompanied by a guardian and hold a valid ticket.
  • Access Group (February 13 & 14): Considered the “second division” of Carnival, it features traditional samba schools full of energy, competing for a spot in the Special Group.
  • Special Group (February 15, 16 & 17): The elite of Rio’s samba. The largest and most renowned schools deliver spectacular parades as they compete for the championship title.
  • Champions Parade (February 21): The top six schools from the Special Group return to the Sambadrome for an extra show. Without the pressure of competition, the atmosphere is lighter, more festive, and incredibly vibrant.

What you can expect

Experience Rio Carnival 2026 – the greatest show on Earth!

Secure your ticket for Sambadrome Sector 9, the grandstand most loved by visitors. With reserved seating, excellent facilities, comfort, a privileged view, and unbeatable sound from the drum section, you’ll enjoy every moment of the parade with total excitement.

ACCESS GROUP PARADES – February 13 & 14, 2026
On Friday and Saturday, traditional samba schools compete fiercely for the top spots and a coveted place in the Special Group for the following year.

SPECIAL GROUP PARADES – February 15, 16 & 17, 2026
The highlight of Rio Carnival: the city’s best samba schools battle for the championship title. Each night, four schools deliver spectacular, unforgettable parades.

CHAMPIONS PARADE – February 21, 2026
A thrilling finale! The six best Special Group schools return to the Sambadrome without the pressure of judges. The result: a vibrant, energetic show that celebrates the very best of Rio Carnival.

Photos: Riotur.Rio

Location

Activity location
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    Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 2-130 Rua Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 20220-007, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 2-130 Rua Marquês de Sapucaí
    • 20220-007, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil