Espírito Santo
Drawing its architectural inspiration from La Scala in Milan, this classy theater stages national-caliber productions at reasonable prices.
Must-see entertainment in Brazil
Porto Alegre
Estádio Beira-Rio is home to Sport Club Internacional and was POA's 2014 World Cup stadium. It's located 4km south of the historic center.
Ipanema & Leblon
On the ground floor of a tiny shopping complex in Ipanema, this two-screen cinema shows popular contemporary films from Brazil and abroad.
Rio de Janeiro
Less well known than other Samba schools, São Clemente nevertheless has a loyal following for its whimsical Carnaval themes.
Ateliê Multicultural Elioenai Gomes
Brazil
This small cultural center is run by a local artists and runs samba sessions and other musical events.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's largest (6000-seat) concert house tends to change names every few years, but continues to host top international and Brazilian bands, as well as…
Rio de Janeiro
Hosting an excellent assortment of theater and dance performances, Espaço SESC is a bulwark of the Copacabana arts scene. The repertoire tends toward the…
Rio de Janeiro
Samba school located on the east side of Baía de Guanabara. Porta da Pedra hasn't had much success in recent years, and is struggling to find its way back…
Rio de Janeiro
Located northwest of Ilha do Governador, Grande Rio has been crowned parade champions only once (in 1992) but has lots of devoted followers, especially in…
Rio de Janeiro
Portela is a highly successful samba school with creative themes and brilliant costumes. It has been crowned Carnaval champion nearly two dozen times…
Rio de Janeiro
Rocinha is a Series A samba school that hosts fun parades. Its colors are blue, green and white, and butterflies (the symbol of Rocinha) often figure…
Rio de Janeiro
Going strong since 1931, this samba school has staged many dazzling parades over the years. Unidos da Tijuca has been crowned champion three times since…
Rio de Janeiro
Founded in 1948 this samba school has won more than a dozen parades over the years – most recently in 2018. It's located way out in Nilópolis (38km…
Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel
Rio de Janeiro
Located 38km west of downtown, this samba school vaulted to fame in 2017 when it (along with Portela) was crowned parade champion of Rio's Carnaval.
Rio de Janeiro
Located 15km northwest of Centro, Imperatriz Leopoldinense is named after Empress Maria Leopoldina, archduchess of Austria and wife of Pedro I.
Rio de Janeiro
One of Copacabana's only cinemas is a fine retreat when the weather sours. The Roxy shows the usual films on wide release.
Rio de Janeiro
Sells tickets to many events and venues, including the big KM de Vantagens concert hall in Barra da Tijuca.
