Sao Paulo Carnival: Blocos, Balls and Tips — PartiesNearMe guide
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Sao Paulo Carnival: Blocos, Balls and Tips

Sao Paulo Carnival: Blocos, Balls and Tips — PartiesNearMe guide

Balance your itinerary by spending days at street blocos in Vila Madalena and nights at the Anhembi Sambadrome.

Jordan Mills
Jordan MillsJordan Mills grew up between Miami and Medellín, chasing raves from New York warehouses to Buenos Aires rooftops. Obsess...

Jordan Mills

February 10, 2026

7 min readSao Paulo

Key Takeaways

  • 1Balance your itinerary by spending days at street blocos in Vila Madalena and nights at the Anhembi Sambadrome.
  • 2Utilize the efficient Metro system to bypass massive street closures and traffic during the festival.
  • 3Prioritize personal security by using a slim fanny pack for valuables and leaving expensive jewelry at your hotel.
  • 4Secure Sambadrome tickets and accommodation in neighborhoods like Pinheiros months in advance to avoid sell-outs.

Introduction

Dates and Location

Lineup and Stages

Tickets and Prices

Getting There

Where to Stay Nearby

What to Pack

Jordan Mills — nightlife writer

About the Author

Jordan Mills

Jordan Mills grew up between Miami and Medellín, chasing raves from New York warehouses to Buenos Aires rooftops. Obsessive about sound systems, street food, and finding the one bar in any city where the locals actually go. Covers the Americas beat for PartiesNearMe.

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