schedules and locations are always subject to change, so it is advisable to refer to official samba schools websites if planning to attend.
some schools charge a fee to access ensaios tecnicos held at their headquarters, as they offer different types of setting, tables, and even private areas for groups.
also very popular is the 'o pagode da marquęs', an event held in the food court next to the sambódromo's sector 2 every sunday after the rehearsals, with a mix of pagode and samba.
carnival
