Praça da Apoteose, Entertainment venue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Praça da Apoteose is a large open space within the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí complex designed to accommodate major public events and performances. The venue features a stage and infrastructure built to handle concerts and large public celebrations.

Oscar Niemeyer designed the square in 1983 under governor Leonel Brizola, using prefabricated materials so construction took only four months. It forms the end of the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, where samba schools finish their parade. In 1989 A-ha played two concerts there to 80,000 people each, and on 7 July 2007 Diante do Trono recorded the album Príncipe da Paz before more than 100,000 people.

The name Apoteose comes from the Greek apotheosis, meaning glorification: Oscar Niemeyer planned the square so samba schools could stage new choreographies at the end of their parade. Outside carnival it holds a small samba museum entered from Rua Frei Caneca, and the camarotes house a school during the year.

The square fills with crowds during events and long lines can form at entrances. Plan to arrive early and wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking and standing for extended periods.

The square's name comes from the Greek apothéosis, meaning glorification. Oscar Niemeyer intended samba schools to perform new choreography in this wider space at the end of their parade. It also houses a small samba museum entered from Rua Frei Caneca.