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Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The planet's largest and most iconic carnival; the soul of Brazilian culture.

where
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
category
carnival
when
Feb 13-21 2026 (Sambadrome Feb 15-16; Champions Feb 21)
months
February
next edition
February 2027 (upcoming)
status
active
date confidence
high

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Typically Feb 13-21 2026 (Sambadrome Feb 15-16; Champions Feb 21). next edition: February 2027 (upcoming). date confidence: high.

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The planet's largest and most iconic carnival; the soul of Brazilian culture. Typically Feb 13-21 2026 (Sambadrome Feb 15-16; Champions Feb 21).

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The planet's largest and most iconic carnival; the soul of Brazilian culture. Typically Feb 13-21 2026 (Sambadrome Feb 15-16; Champions Feb 21).