IN PHOTOS: Glimpses from Brazil`s vibrant and lively Rio Carnival 2026

Updated On: 18 February, 2026 12:59 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Brazil`s Rio de Janeiro came alive in the last few days with the Carnival, which had its closing night on February 17, ahead of Ash Wednesday, being observed on February 18. Here are some glimpses from the world`s biggest carnival

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<p>Considered the biggest Carnival held in the world, the Rio Carnival is a festival held before Lent, the period of fasting and prayer observed by the followers of Christianity around the world, before Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ</p>

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Considered the biggest Carnival held in the world, the Rio Carnival is a festival held before Lent, the period of fasting and prayer observed by the followers of Christianity around the world, before Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ

<p>While the first Carnival is known to have occurred in 1723, it has continued since then, and now sees approximately two million visitors every day. In India, Goa hosts the popular Carnival in a big way, and sees a lot of visitors too</p>

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While the first Carnival is known to have occurred in 1723, it has continued since then, and now sees approximately two million visitors every day. In India, Goa hosts the popular Carnival in a big way, and sees a lot of visitors too

<p>In Brazil, a reveller of the Academicos do Grande Rio samba school performs during the closing night of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 18</p>

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In Brazil, a reveller of the Academicos do Grande Rio samba school performs during the closing night of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 18

<p>Revellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the closing night of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 18</p>

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Revellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the closing night of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 18

<p>A reveller of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs on a float during the closing night of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 17</p>

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A reveller of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs on a float during the closing night of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 17

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