Camarote Mar Rio de Janeiro 2026: samba and pop at the heart of carnival

From February 13 to 21, 2026, the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, dresses in its finest to host Camarote Mar, one of the most sought-after VIP spaces at Rio carnival. This premium stand over nine days brings together 21 artists with a festive program celebrating samba, pagode, and Brazilian pop.

The 2026 edition features a lineup of Brazilian stars with three unmissable headliners: Luísa Sonza, alternative pop icon, Ferrugem, pagode romântico reference, and Dennis, rising figure of Brazilian house.

The program covers wide ground, from traditional samba with Raça Negra and Belo to reggae lovers rock, via electronic pop and alternative pop. Artists like Dilsinho, Lexa, and Dubdogz embody the new Rio urban wave, between tradition and modernity.

From February 13 to 21, 2026, the Sambódromo becomes the stage for a premium carnival experience with 21 artists united for nine nights of celebration. Check the full Camarote Mar lineup and experience Rio carnival in an exceptional setting.