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São Paulo and Rio Gear Up for Carnaval Festivities

2/28/2026

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On February 28, 2026, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro prepare for events.
In São Paulo, the Choque-Rei semifinal between Palmeiras and São Paulo is set for 20:30 at Arena Barueri.
The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)'s Joaquín Torres García retrospective is nearing its end.
The Pinacoteca Contemporânea continues the Trabalho de Carnaval exhibition.
In Rio, the mini bloco Breque no Piripaque at CCBB offers a children's Carnaval parade.

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Story summary

On February 28, 2026, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro prepare for events.
In São Paulo, the Choque-Rei semifinal between Palmeiras and São Paulo is set for 20:30 at Arena Barueri.
The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)'s Joaquín Torres García retrospective is nearing its end.
The Pinacoteca Contemporânea continues the Trabalho de Carnaval exhibition.
In Rio, the mini bloco Breque no Piripaque at CCBB offers a children's Carnaval parade.