2011 Rio Carnival Tickets

Information about 2011 Rio Carnival tickets inc. 2011 Samba Parade tickets for the Sambodromo. You will find the full and up-to-date program and ticket details in your Guides.

Do a bit of preparation and buy your flight tickets first for the 2011 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Study the 2011 Rio Carnival program guide and pick the ones you intend to attend. Learn how and when to obtain tickets for specific events.

Rio Carnival is called the world's biggest and most famous party. A million tourists join millions of Rio citizens in enthusiastic revelry. The Carnival party keeps evolving. It is getting bigger year by year and changes its itinerary. Tthe Samba Parade has moved from the streets to become an expensive and spectacular show while there are ever more parties taking place.

But don´t worry. Should you wish, you can and will experience lots of street parties along the almost compulsory Samba Parade.

Both ticketed and free events are lots of fun, though obviously quite different in nature. Try to sample both kinds of merry-making.

Many interesting events already happen a few weeks before Carnival such as: animated group rehearsals, elections of the Carnival King and Queen, samba shows, samba school rehearsals and costume exhibitions. Go and dive into it straight after your arrival.

Ticketed Events

Rio Carnival Grande Rio Samba School

When to buy your 2011 Rio Carnival tickets

The 2011 Samba Parade tickets should be bought first as it is the most sought after Rio Carnival event, and available seats in the Sambodromo sell out early. Buy your ticket as soon as possible for the principal nights - Carnival Sunday and Monday as well as for the Access League.

You will find tickets for the other Sambodromo Samba Parades (such as the Children's Parade and Schools in Group B) in most Rio travel agencies, even a few days before the event.

You should also buy your tickets for the Magic Ball in Copacabana Palace Hotel at least 4 months in advance.

Some Scala balls sell out before the event, so we can book them for you prior to your arrival. But in general, you can get all other 2011 Rio Carnival tickets, when in Rio or at the door.

Lots of places, even samba schools offer tables and boxes for the night. Do inquire should you wish to have one for your party.

Free Rio Carnival Events

Without Rio Carnival tickets

During Rio Carnival, take to the streets as much as you can. There is just as much happening out there in the open-air as behind closed doors. Everyone who is in town joins in the party and it spills over to all corners of the city. Enjoy 2011 Rio Carnival with or without tickets.

2011 Rio Carnival Tickets by Venue

Participant of the parade from Salgueiro Samba School

Samba Parade in the Sambodromo
The dedicated Samba Parade ticket page provides all ticket information.
Book early for Sunday, Monday and Saturday.

You can buy your tickets here

Magic Ball in Copacabana Palace Hotel

Reserve your MAGIC BALL tickets

All prices include buffet dinner with Brazilian drinks and entrance to all ballrooms.
Tickets for the Golden Room include a seat at a table of 6, 10 or 12 people. Noble Room tickets include a seat at a table of 10 or 12. Standing tickets do not offer a table seat.

Mandatory dressing: Men - black tie or deluxe costume
Women - long evening dress or deluxe costume.

Costume Competition in Hotel Gloria
The Hotel Gloria has been sold last year causing the famed ball not to happen. We are hopping to have it in a new place or with new organizers but as of this writting, there isn't any news on the 2011 edition .

Balls in Rio Scala
Some Scala Balls tickets sell out fast. Reseve your tickets in advance, even though it's possible you will find tickets at the door.
For the Red and Black Ball as well as for Gay Gala Ball, don't take chances.

Buy them before you get to Rio with us.

For tables (one table seats 4 people) reserve 3-5 weeks in advance.

Samba City Balls
Venue: Rua Rivadávia Correa 60, Gamboa
Admission: R$120.00 and R$60.00 for Rio residents
Box office from 18:30

Samba Land
Venue: Praça Onze, Centro (Downtown)
Tickets on the door
Admission: R$15.00

Dancing nights in the samba schools
There is a little admission fee which is increasing towards Carnival and is around R$30.00-50.00 (Mangueira being the most expensive and sometimes full).
Men often pay slightly more.
You might be able to reserve a box.
Tickets are sold at the box office on the door.

Special parties and balls in many venues
Many venues, mainly in Copacabana, have some special theme nights during Rio Carnival e.g. hot singles parties. Ticket prices are usually under R$50.00.