The 2027 samba finals take place this week at the headquarters of the Special Group samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. This is a traditional competition that brings together the main carnival blocks of the city at their venues for the presentation and judging of the samba-enredos prepared for the next year.
The Gira Música vinyl fair is also on the week's schedule, energizing the city's bars and cultural spaces with vinyl record culture. The event is part of a cover story about the vinyl bars that have been animating nightlife in Rio de Janeiro.
Among the week's highlights is the Parada 7 procession, featuring a free concert by Ana Frango Elétrico and Chico Chico. The event promises to energize the city with live performances from both artists.
The show "Baile do Mestre Cupijó — Onde nasce o siriá" is also part of the week's cultural programming. The group explores the work of the Pará music icon, with parallel programming that includes documentary screenings and singing and dancing workshops, providing an immersion in Amazonian culture. The season runs at Caixa Cultural, at Teatro Nelson Rodrigues, in downtown Rio, with sessions Thursday through Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 6 PM. Shows cost from R$ 20 to R$ 30, while films (at the Passeio Unit) and workshops are free.
