He Rio de Janeiro Carnival once again becomes one of the most popular events in the world, a celebration that not only brings together thousands of Brazilians but also tourists from different countries, with Argentinians as the main visitors.
From this Friday 13th and until February 21stthe Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo will be the scene of a unique festival that combines culture, music and tradition, where samba schools will display parades full of color, dance and joy with the Rio landscape as a backdrop.
Before more than 80,000 spectators, each appearance will present impressive staging created by teams of artists and specialists, while bright costumes and vibrant choreography will seek to conquer the public and the jury that will define the great champion of the carnival.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2026: how and where to watch it live from Argentina and other parts of the world
For those who cannot travel to Ríothe carnival too It can be enjoyed from home through television and streaming.
According to the event’s official site, the celebration will be broadcast around the world to bring the energy and color of the parades to millions of homes. One of the The main broadcasters are TV Globo.the renowned Brazilian network that will broadcast the parades live.
In Argentina, the signal can be seen through providers such as DIRECTV and Cablevisión. In addition, an online broadcast is expected through YouTubeon the Río Carnaval channel (@riocarnaval_oficial), where in recent days live broadcasts have already been carried out with rehearsals and prior preparations.
Although the Official times have not yet been confirmed, It is estimated that the broadcasts will begin between 8 and 10 p.m. (Brazil time).
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Programming 2026
- February 13: The Série Ouro parades begin at the Sambódromo, where emerging schools seek to promote to the Special Group.
- February 14: The Série Ouro parades continue while the traditional blocos fill the streets of Rio with music and festivities.
- February 15: First night of the Special Group, with the most prestigious schools presenting their impressive parades in competition.
- February 16: Second day of the Special Group, marked by luxury, creativity and the fight for the title.
- February 17: Last night of the Special Group parades and closing of the competition before meeting the champion.
- February 21: Champions Day, when the winning schools parade again in a grand final celebration.
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