Rio Carnival
Season: February/March
Venue: Sambadrome & street parades
Description: World's biggest carnival with samba parades, street parties, and balls.
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Season: February/March
Venue: Sambadrome & street parades
Description: World's biggest carnival with samba parades, street parties, and balls.
Season: September (biennial)
Venue: Olympic Park, Rio
Description: One of the world's largest music festivals with international headliners.
Capacity: 78,000
Type: Football & concerts
Capacity: 43,000
Type: Football & concerts
Capacity: 18,000
Type: Concerts & events
Sambadrome tickets go on sale 6-9 months ahead; buy only from official vendors to avoid scams.
Yes, multi-day passes can be R$1000-2500; single-day tickets start around R$500-800.
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