OUR COSTUMES/ ALAS
BOI ENCANTADO DA RAINHA
BOI ENCANTADO DA RAINHA
For NHC 2026, Império da Rainha will feature a special Boi-Bumbá destaque/ highlight (only one) inspired by the magical traditions of northern and northeastern Brazil.
The selected participant will parade with the costume as part of Ala Arraial do Boi Encantado (in front of the ala) and must attend the 29th August rehearsal.
Costume remains
For NHC 2026, Império da Rainha will feature a special Boi-Bumbá destaque/ highlight (only one) inspired by the magical traditions of northern and northeastern Brazil.
The selected participant will parade with the costume as part of Ala Arraial do Boi Encantado (in front of the ala) and must attend the 29th August rehearsal.
Costume remains property of Império da Rainha and must be returned after Carnival.
Ala Pernambuco em Festa
BOI ENCANTADO DA RAINHA
An explosion of colour from the Northeast of Brasil. Inspired by Frevo, Maracatu, and festas populares, this ala is pure joy, rhythm, and celebration. Flowing ribbons, vibrant movement, and festive energy transform the avenue into a Pernambuco street carnival.
Open to everyone - no dance experience needed
Flat shoes for this ala (white pump
An explosion of colour from the Northeast of Brasil. Inspired by Frevo, Maracatu, and festas populares, this ala is pure joy, rhythm, and celebration. Flowing ribbons, vibrant movement, and festive energy transform the avenue into a Pernambuco street carnival.
Open to everyone - no dance experience needed
Flat shoes for this ala (white pumps)
PLEASE NOTE: We've updated the headpiece for this ala. It will now feature a stylish headband instead of the original umbrella hat. We hope you'll love the new look!
SOLD OUT ALA
Ala Arraial do Boi Encantado
Ala Arraial do Boi Encantado
Welcome to the magic of Festa Junina. This ala celebrates one of the biggest cultural celebrations in Brasil after Carnaval, blending Boi Bumbá traditions with the colours, dances, music, and joyful spirit of the arraial. Expect ribbons, movement, folklore, and pure Brazilian festa energy.
SOLD OUT ALA
Ala Santos & Orixás
Faith, ancestry, and Brazilian spirituality in motion.
Faith, ancestry, and Brazilian spirituality in motion.
Our Baiana Ala honours the powerful connection between Afro-Brazilian traditions, the Orixás, and Brazilian religious syncretism inspired by Nossa Senhora Aparecida. Flowing skirts, rich fabrics, sacred colours, and symbolic details bring elegance, strength, and devotion to the avenue.
This costume is still a creative canvas — more Orixá-inspired elements and embellishments will be added as the costume develops.
No dance experience needed. The Baiana Ala moves with grace, presence, and collective energy.
This is a highlight position since there are only 3 spots available.
Registration only — costumes remain property of the school.
SOLD OUT
Ala Bloco da Rainha
The people’s bloco. Closing the parade with joy, community, and celebration, Ala Bloco da Rainha brings the spirit of brasilian street carnival to London. Colourful, playful, and full of energy, this ala celebrates togetherness and the 60th Anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival.
Open to everyone - no dance experience needed
Flat shoes for this ala (pumps/ trainers)
SOLD OUT
Ala Ginga da Copa (Passista)
Ala Batida do Funk (Drummers)
Ala Batida do Funk (Drummers)
The soul of the samba school. Fast feet, fierce energy, elegance, and samba no pé. Our passistas represent the rhythm, confidence, and passion that define the Copa do Mundo/ The World Cup.
SOLD OUT ALA
Ala Batida do Funk (Drummers)
Ala Batida do Funk (Drummers)
Ala Batida do Funk (Drummers)
Where samba meets the streets. This ala fuses traditional bateria power with the energy of funk carioca, celebrating contemporary urban Brasil through rhythm, percussion, and movement. Loud, bold, and impossible to ignore.
SOLD OUT