What are the Samba School Themes for Carnaval 2026?
Samba School themes for Carnaval 2026 Here is a quick guide to the themes (enredos) for the top 12 Rio de Janeiro samba schools that will parade in the Grupo Especial during the 2026 Carnival. Estação Primeira de Mangueira: “Mestre Sacacá do Encanto Tucuju – o Guardião da Amazônia Negra” Mangueira will celebrate the ancestral wisdom of the Amazon rainforest and honor the spiritual power of Mestre Sacacá. This revered curandeiro (healer) from Pará is known for his deep, traditional knowledge of medicinal herbs and roots. The enredo emphasizes the importance of preserving the forest's ecological and spiritual heritage, valuing the often-overlooked Afro-Indigenous cultures, and recognizing Mestre Sacacá as a guardian of the region's cultural heart. Acadêmicos de Niterói: “Do Alto...