Rehearsals

To prepare for such elaborate parades, Samba schools start rehearsals as early as August. About one month before carnival, they`re open to the public. Going to a Samba school rehearsal can be a great experience. You`ve probably never seen a woman move her hips and feet so fast in your life. The schools are usually far from your hotel and in poor neighborhoods so it`s recommended to go with a local to feel safe.

Samba School's Reheasal Addresses

SÃO CLEMENTE SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates:

Time:

Address:

CAPRICHOSOS DE PILARES SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Saturday, beginning August

Time: 11PM

Address: Faleiros Street, 1 - Pilares

UNIDOS DA TIJUCA SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Saturday, beginning September

Time: 11PM

Address: Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 47 (Clube dos Portuários) – Santo Cristo

SALGUEIRO SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Saturday, beginning August

Time: 10PM

Address: Rua Silva Teles, 104 - Andaraí

GRANDE RIO SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Saturday, beginning July

Time: 11PM

Address: Almirante Barroso Street, 5 and 6 – Duque de Caxias

MANGUEIRA SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates (at the “barracão”): Every Sunday, beginning July

Time: 2PM

Address: Frederico Silva Street, 81 - Downtown

Rehearsal dates (at site): Every Saturday, from the 1st Saturday in August

Time: 10PM

Address: Rua Visconde de Niteroi, 1072 - Mangueira

PORTELA SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Wednesday and Friday, beginning August

Time: 11PM

Address: Clara Nunes Street, 81 – Madureira

TRADICAO SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Friday, beginning August

Time: 10PM

Address: Estrada Intendente Magalhães, 160 – Campinho

PORTO DA PEDRA SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Friday, beginning August

Time: 11PM

Address: Joao Silva Street, 84 – São Gonçalo

IMPERATRIZ SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Friday, beginning August

Time: Midnight

Address: Professor Lacê Street, 235 - Ramos

IMPERIO SERRANO SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates:

Time:

Address: Avenida Ministro Edgard Romero, 114 - Madureira

BEIJA-FLOR SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Thursday, beginning September

Time: 9PM

Address: Pracinha Wallace Paes Leme, 1025 – Nilópolis

VIRADOURO SAMBA SCHOOL

Rehearsal dates: Every Tuesday, beginning September

Time: 9PM

Address: Avenida do Contorno, 16 – Barreto

MOCIDADE SAMBA SCHOOL

“Commercial” Rehearsal dates: Every Saturday, beginning August

Time: 8PM

Rehearsal dates for percursion band (open to the public): Every Wednesday, beginning August

Address: Coronel Tamarindo Street, 38 – Padre Miguel