If you think you didn't enjoy Carnival that much, this weekend still promises a lot of good things, as there will be a Carnival hangover in the center of RJ.
And of course, we've put together the best tips to keep the festivities going!
The main attractions will be the Anitta and Monobloco megablocks in the center, Auê Festival 2024 at NAU Cidades with Baiana System, Duda Beat among others, and also O Baile and O Baile Sinfônico at Fundição Progresso, full of diversity and memorable presentations.
And if your vibe is to enjoy yourself and at the same time increase your cultural enrichment, don't miss the carnival activities that will take place at the Rio Art Museum.
Check out Pier's tips below and put together your schedule to make the most of your weekend! 😎🙌🙌🙌
Street blocks: Anitta and Monobloco
It's not time to take off your costume yet! Get ready, because the center of Rio will be buzzing with these two mega blocks that parade this Saturday (17th) and Sunday (18th).
On Saturday there will be Anitta's block, with many of the singer's hits and special guests. On Sunday, also in the center, the tradition is Monobloco, which is renowned for incorporating different rhythms and musical styles to the samba beat, closing RJ's carnival with a flourish. The expectation is to bring together more than 300 thousand revelers 🎊 🎉
Schedule:
Saturday (17/02) – Anitta's Block
Start: 9am
Location: Rua Primeiro de Março, 1 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Sunday (18/02) – Monoblock
Start: 7am
Location: Rua Primeiro de Março, 57 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Auê 2024 carnival festival at NAU Cidades
And for those who enjoy a show with a lot of diversity, Brazilianness and good music, you can't miss the Auê Festival events, which will take place at NAU this Friday (16) and Saturday (18) and which promise to be very popular!
This Friday, there will be a show by Baiana System, Lamparina, Bloco do Jhonny, Sinfônica ambulante, Bloco 442, Bloco do Zeca and Forró da Taylor.
On Saturday there will be Duda Beat, Melody, MãeAna (singing João Gomes), Ibrejinha, Meu Doce Acabou Hoje, Pagode do Will and Molekes do Piseiro.
Service
Friday (16/02)
Attractions: Baiana System, Lamparina and Jhonny Hooker Block
Time: 8pm
Ticket: R$70
Location: Av. Professor Pereira Reis, 36 – Santo Cristo, RJ
Saturday (17/02)
Attractions: Duda Beat, Melody and Mãeana
Time: 3pm
Ticket: R$30
Location: Av. Professor Pereira Reis, 36 – Santo Cristo, RJ
For more information, visit: https://www.auefestival.com.br
The Ball and the Symphonic Ball at Fundição Progresso
And the shows don't stop there, still with this diverse and Brazilian feel, this Friday (16) and Saturday (17) there will be a lot of good music at Fundição.
Today funk will dominate, with the sounds of Buchecha, Deize Tigrona, DJ Tubarão and much more!
On Saturday, it will be chilling with the historic meeting between Orquestra Petrobras Sinfônica and Monobloco! The fusion of styles is also complemented by the performances by DJ Nicole Nandes and Bloco 442, which ends the night with a show full of Brazilianism.
The proposal for the Symphonic Ball is based on a convergence of different musical genres, bringing samba, marchinhas, forró and classical music to the same space.
Service
Friday – 02/16
The Ball – with Buchecha among others
Time: 9:30 pm
Ticket: 50% discount on the entire price in all sectors for customers who bring 1kg of food (except salt and sugar) when accessing the event.
Location: Fundição Progresso (Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Rio de Janeiro)
Saturday (17/02)
The Symphonic Ball – Petrobras Symphonic and Monobloco Orchestra
Time: 8:30 pm
Ticket: 50% discount on the entire price in all sectors for customers who bring 1kg of food (except salt and sugar) when accessing the event.
Location: Fundição Progresso (Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Rio de Janeiro)
For more information, visit: https://fundicaoprogresso.com.br/programacao
Carnival activities at the Rio Art Museum
And if you want to enjoy a lot of learning and culture, check out the program for this weekend at MAR.
This Saturday (17th) and Sunday (18th) the Relative Samba plot will take place, which is an artistic-pedagogical device in the shape of a large domino with works present in the MAR exhibitions.
In this edition, the public is invited to think about the relationship between the museum and carnival and whether it would be possible to create a parade based on the works present in the pieces.
And even on those days, the Meet the SEA Block will also take place. This is an interactive block for all ages.
Service
Relative Samba plot
Date: Saturday (17/02) and Sunday (18/02)
Time: 3:30pm to 5pm
Location: Rio Art Museum – Laroyê Grande Rio Exhibition.
Free
Discover the SEA Block
Date: Saturday (17/02) and Sunday (18/02)
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Location: Rio Art Museum – Pilotis do MAR
Free
For more information, visit: https://museudeartedorio.org.br/
