Laura Ratliff

A planear as suas viagens para o novo ano? Deve, sem dúvida, contar com aqueles clássicos da bucket list, mas se procura inspiração fresca, 2026 promete um mundo de experiências totalmente novas. Desde dormir num museu ao ar livre até percorrer paisagens ancestrais em e-bikes, fazer zipline sobre magníficas reservas naturais e festejar durante um eclipse solar – sim, a sério – há dezenas de experiências fora do circuito habitual e fora da caixa a acontecer nos próximos 12 meses. Pelos quatro cantos do mundo, a Time Out escolheu as 26 coisas mais incríveis, surpreendentes e emocionantes para fazer em 2026. Recomendado: Podes vir, 2026. Temos as melhores agendas para planear o novo ano

Planning your travels for the new year? You should absolutely factor in those long-standing bucket list entries, but if you’re looking for some fresh inspiration, 2026 promises a world of brand-new travel experiences.  From sleeping over in an open-air museum to journeying through ancient landscapes on e-bikes, ziplining over glorious wildlife reserves and partying through a solar eclipse – yes, really – there’s a shedload of off-the-beaten-track, out-of-the-box stuff happening over the next 12 months. Scroll on for our handpicked selection of the 26 coolest, weirdest and most exciting things to do in 2026.  RECOMMENDED:🎶 The biggest and best music festivals in 2026🛍️ The coolest streets in the world🏘️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world🌃 The best cities in the world right now Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news and best stuff happening across the world.

South Florida doesn’t do winter. At least, not the frosty, scarf-necessary, hot-cocoa-as-survival-fuel kind. Which is why the return of real-ice skating to downtown West Palm Beach feels like a minor miracle powered by equal parts holiday spirit and serious refrigeration tech. Winter Wonderland is back at The Ben Hotel starting November 1, transforming the waterfront lawn into a glittering holiday playground with twinkling trees, Aspen-style chalets and, of course, a 50-by-66-foot rink made of the real stuff. Yes, ice. In Palm Beach. Again. Last year’s debut drew more than 30,000 skaters, proving locals are more than ready to trade sand for snowflakes, at least in theory. Around the rink, expect plenty of festive distractions: chalet vendors slinging gifts and sweets; a holiday bar for hot chocolate, s’mores, grown-up toddies and the debut of a Holiday Tree Forest created in partnership with local nonprofits, including Habitat for Humanity and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. There will also be themed events like Live Music Saturdays and Santa Sundays, ornament-making workshops and an opening-day curling exhibition (yes, Palm Beach now has curling athletes and, no, the tropics do not care about your winter stereotypes). When is Winter Wonderland at The Ben Hotel? Skating runs daily from November 1 through January 4 from 10am to 9pm. How much are tickets? Entry is free unless you’re lacing up, in which case tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for kids 11 and

New York City is giving summer a one-week extension, at least for anyone reluctant to pack away the swimsuit. The city’s public beaches will remain open for swimming through Sunday, September 13, meaning New Yorkers have two more weekends to squeeze in a dip at Rockaway Beach, Coney Island or one of the city’s other sandy escapes. Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10am to 6pm throughout the extended season. That extra week feels especially welcome this year, when summer has already stretched well beyond the unofficial Labor Day finish line. (And remember, Memorial Day arrived on May 25, which is the earliest possible calendar date the holiday can ever occur.) It also gives beachgoers another chance to enjoy the city’s 14 miles of shoreline without the peak-season crowds—or the peak-season fight for a remotely convenient patch of sand. RECOMMENDED: This epic NYC sandcastle competition is returning to the Rockaways for the first time in over a decade All eight of the city’s public beaches are free to visit. In Brooklyn, swimmers can choose between the boardwalk energy of Coney Island and Brighton Beach or the comparatively mellow atmosphere at Manhattan Beach. Queens residents have the sprawling Rockaway Beach, while Bronx beachgoers can head to Orchard Beach, the borough’s 1.1-mile-long former “Riviera of New York.” Staten Island has the most options, with Cedar Grove Beach, Midland Beach, South Beach and the secluded Wolfe’s Pond Beach all included in the city system. (Ce

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Bryant Park will mark the anniversary with a stirring visual tribute that gives New Yorkers a way to remember—and to support the families of first responders. On Friday, September 11, the park’s lawn will be filled with 2,753 empty chairs, one for each person killed at the World Trade Center. All of them will face south, toward the site where the Twin Towers once stood. The installation will be open from 8 am to 4 pm, turning one of Midtown’s liveliest green spaces into a place of quiet reflection. Visitors can walk among the chairs, write notes of remembrance and place carnations on the empty seats. Bank of America, which is presenting the tribute with Bryant Park, will donate $25 for each of the first 3,000 carnations placed by members of the public. (That could generate as much as $75,000 for three organizations supporting New York’s first responders and their families: the NYC Police Foundation, the FDNY Foundation and the Port Authority PBA Widows’ and Children’s Fund.) The daytime installation will be followed by a free memorial concert from the American Symphony Orchestra, held on the lawn from 7 to 8:15 pm as part of Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances series. The program will include Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, the Adagio from Gustav Mahler’s unfinished Tenth Symphony and George Walker’s elegiac Lyric for Strings. The works were selected to honor those killed in the attacks, as well as the courage of the

New Yorkers may never get to wander the aisles of Toys “R” Us again, but one of the retailer’s long-vacant Brooklyn locations could soon offer a different kind of playtime. Former New York Knicks point guard and Coney Island native Stephon Marbury is working with Wellball to turn that old, abandoned Toys “R” Us storefront on Flatbush Avenue into a permanent sports complex. The enormous space will reportedly contain courts for pickleball and other paddle sports, plus flag football and Wellball, a new, stripped-down spin on basketball built almost entirely around shooting. The venue is expected to become Wellball’s Brooklyn flagship, though an opening date has not yet been announced. The project would breathe new life into a building that has sat empty since Toys “R” Us shuttered its U.S. stores in 2018—and give southern Brooklyn another major indoor recreation destination in the process. RECOMMENDED: Pickleball in NYC: How and why the sport took over our town Billed as “the pickleball of basketball,” the game pits players against one another in head-to-head shooting battles. Competitors aim over “The Well,” a device mounted to the rim that helps direct the action. There is no dribbling and no defense, meaning players can skip the full-court sprinting and focus on sinking buckets. The simplified rules are intended to make the game accessible to players of different ages, sizes and ability levels. Accuracy matters more than height or speed, while quick rounds keep things moving

Brooklyn’s queer nightlife scene is losing another cherished dance floor. The Rosemont, the divey East Williamsburg bar that has spent nearly a decade hosting drag shows, DJs and gloriously sweaty late-night parties, appears to have closed for good. The bar announced Thursday that it had been closed for the past week and would “unfortunately likely not” reopen in a permanent physical capacity. That wording leaves open a sliver of hope for The Rosemont’s future in some form—but regulars should not expect the doors at 63 Montrose Avenue to swing open again for business as usual. There should be time for one last dance, however. The Rosemont’s team says it is planning an official “closing night blowout,” with a possible farewell night or full weekend in the works. No date or lineup has been revealed yet, but the event is expected to bring together the performers, staff members, friends and loyal partygoers who helped turn the little bar into a Brooklyn nightlife fixture. “Please stay tuned to this space for an official update,” the bar wrote. “We love you all so much!” View this post on Instagram RECOMMENDED: Gay bathhouses could make a steamy comeback in NYC after a decades-old ban The bar’s scrappy, basement-house-party atmosphere made it an important alternative to Brooklyn’s larger and slicker queer venues. It offered local queens and DJs a stage while giving LGBTQ+ New Yorkers a place to dance, mingle and find community, often until 4 am. The intimate venu

Miranda Priestly has spent two movies reminding everyone that fashion is serious business. Now, some of her most memorable clothes can be yours, as long as your bank account is as formidable as your taste. Meryl Streep herself has teamed up with Christie’s to auction costumes, jewelry, accessories and experiences connected to The Devil Wears Prada film franchise. (In case you missed it, long-awaited sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit theaters this May, twenty years after the original fashion-focused flick.) The online sale, titled “The Auction: Inside The Devil Wears Prada 2,” is open now and runs through September 15 at 10am EDT. Streep conceived the auction, which benefits the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The pairing is particularly apt given that the sequel finds her character Miranda, as well as Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs and their impeccably dressed Runway colleagues, grappling with the decline of print media. “Please join us as we celebrate truth and beauty, beauty and truth!” Streep said in a statement. “Get your gorgeous on in time for fall and bid up big!” RECOMMENDED: Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed? All the New York locations behind the sequel Among the 27 lots is a blush patent-leather Dolce & Gabbana coat worn onscreen by Streep, complete with white sunglasses and beige pumps. There’s also Miranda’s Fendi Peekaboo bag, a Schiaparelli satin blazer and a Prada suit worn by Streep for the May 2026 cover o

The fight to save AMC Kips Bay 15 is beginning to look like a political thriller—albeit one involving zoning rules and strongly worded letters instead of international spies. The 15-screen multiplex at 570 Second Avenue is expected to close by the end of 2026 after the property owner exercised its right to terminate AMC’s lease early. Now, seven elected officials, nine neighborhood groups and thousands of moviegoers are pressuring NYU Langone Health, which recently acquired the site, to find a way to keep the theater open. The group of lawmakers includes Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler, State Assemblymembers Keith Powers and Micah Lasher, City Councilmembers Virginia Maloney and Harvey Epstein and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez. In an August 27 letter to NYU Langone CEO Dr. Alec Kimmelman, they criticized the lack of communication regarding the acquisition and requested a meeting to discuss the property’s future. RECOMMENDED: The best NYC movie theaters, whether you're into indies, classics or new releases “We hope to work with you on a plan that allows existing community amenities to coexist with medical uses,” the letter reads. The officials also expressed concern about Fairway, the supermarket located in the same complex. NYU Langone has not publicly disclosed what it intends to do with the site. However, activists note that a 2024 brochure marketed the approximately 193,000-square-foot property for medical use. No related

New Yorkers officially have permission to work 9-to-5 in rhinestones this month. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has officially proclaimed September 25 as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, honoring the country music superstar’s enormous contributions to music, entertainment and philanthropy. The date—9/25—is, naturally, a wink at Parton’s fan-favorite movie and subsequent workplace anthem “9 to 5.” “Dolly Parton wasn’t just a legend of country music, she was one of the defining American icons of our lifetime,” Hoylman-Sigal said in announcing the proclamation. “On behalf of 1.6 million Manhattanites, I’m proud to proclaim September 25, 2026 Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, in honor of her timeless contributions to music, culture and humanity. We will always love you.” The proclamation arrives just weeks after Parton’s death on August 25 at age 80. New York has already gone big and pink in her honor: The Empire State Building and other landmarks lit up in her signature color, the IFC Center declared “IFC Will Always Love You” on its marquee and someone temporarily transformed the Fulton Street subway station into “Dolly Parton Street.” So how should Manhattanites mark Dolly’s official day? Start with the cause closest to her heart: childhood literacy. Parton’s Imagination Library has delivered more than 300 million free books to children around the world. New Yorkers can continue that work by donating new or gently used children’s books to Brooklyn Book Bodega’s coll

Labor Day Weekend is summer’s closing argument and New York is making a persuasive case for staying put. Whether you want a full-throttle street celebration or a final afternoon spent horizontally beside the water, these are 10 of the best ways to use that extra day off. RECOMMENDED: The best NYC events in September range from last-minute summer excursions to San Gennaro celebrations and more The 10 best things to do over Labor Day Weekend in NYC Photograph: ShutterstockRevelers at the West Indian American Day Carnival 1. Join the West Indian American Day Carnival Brooklyn’s enormous celebration of Caribbean culture returns to Eastern Parkway on Labor Day with dazzling costumes, music, floats and food. Expect feathers, rhinestones and jerk chicken in equal measure. 2. Catch a match at the U.S. Open The U.S. Open’s main draw is underway in Flushing Meadows, bringing the sport’s biggest names—and its most enthusiastic spectators—to Queens. Secure stadium tickets or simply roam the grounds and follow the roar of the crowd. 3. Spend a day on Governors Island A short ferry ride delivers you to 172 car-free acres with bike paths, hammocks, public art and spectacular harbor views. It feels like leaving the city, minus the packing and inevitable traffic. Photograph: By Richard TermineMet Opera's Summer HD Festival 4. Watch opera beneath the stars Lincoln Center’s free Summer HD Festival screens Metropolitan Opera productions outdoors through September 7. Weekend selections inclu

New York’s bodegas already excel at feeding us quickly, affordably and at nearly any hour. But on September 17, five Manhattan shops are getting some unusually decorated guest cooks—and handing out their food for free. Eight award-winning chefs and culinary personalities will step behind the counters of bodegas, delis and corner stores for “The Most Legendary Lunch Break,” a one-day CookUnity pop-up running from 11:30am to 2:30pm. The lineup includes Rocco DiSpirito, José Garces, Einat Admony, Antony Nassif, Vikas Khanna, John DeLucie, Andrew Rea (better known as Babish) and Miriam Milord. Each chef has selected two CookUnity dishes designed to feel at home in the grab-and-go setting. The options include DiSpirito’s Bronx Bomb Burrito and saffron shrimp risotto, Khanna’s paneer makhani and roasted butter chicken, Rea’s spicy chili-garlic noodles and Guinness shepherd’s pie and Admony’s Middle Eastern chicken shawarma and flat iron steak adobo. Garces will contribute a mission-style vegetable burrito and Cuban-style beef picadillo, while DeLucie’s menu includes Mom’s Sunday Sauce Rigatoni and a grilled rack of lamb. Nassif is bringing pork pernil and a farro-and-kale Mediterranean bowl and Milord rounds out the roster with Ghanaian chicken peanut stew and pumpkin spice cake jars. The full meals will be packaged cold to go, while hot samples will be served on-site. (Self-service microwaves will also be available.)  RECOMMENDED: This is officially the best deli in New York City

New York City lost one of its most influential voices this week. Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. magazine who helped bring the women’s liberation movement into the American mainstream, died at her Manhattan home yesterday, September 2. She was 92 years old. Steinem traveled the world as an organizer, lecturer and writer, but New York was home for more than six decades. For anyone wishing to remember her by taking a walk through the city she loved, an Apple Maps guide offers a ready-made itinerary: 10 destinations chosen by Steinem herself, complete with her personal notes on what made each one special. If you want to pay tribute to an American hero, here are landmarks and local spots loved by the late feminist icon. Gloria Steinem’s favorite spots in NYC: Photograph: ShutterstockEmpire State Building Empire State Building The tour could begin at the Empire State Building. Steinem admired the skyscraper's observatory because it is “high enough to see the living map of Manhattan, but not so high that the people below are lost.” Madison Square Park From there, head to Madison Square Park, which she considered “large enough for peace, small enough for safety” or wander through Theodore Roosevelt Park beside the American Museum of Natural History for some first-rate tree and people watching. The Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument  Central Park supplies two particularly meaningful stops. First up, the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument honor

Bed-Stuy is getting seven straight days of dance, drumming, wellness and live performance when the Art Is Alive Festival returns for its 10th anniversary this month. Presented by the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, the free festival will run from Sunday, September 13, through Saturday, September 19, at Asase Yaa School of the Arts, located on MacDonough Street between Malcolm X Boulevard and Patchen Avenue. This year’s theme, “Rooted 10 Years Deep,” pays tribute to the residents, families, artists and cultural leaders who have helped sustain the event over the past decade. Programming starts with a week of free 90-minute classes spanning West African and Caribbean dance, percussion and wellness. The lineup includes a Pilates session with dancer and educator Dyane Harvey-Salaam on September 13 and a Mali-focused class led by Emmy-nominated director and choreographer Jeffrey Page on September 14. RECOMMENDED: West Indian Day Parade 2026 in NYC: date, location, history and everything you need to know Former Les Ballet Africains principal dancer Mouminatou Camara will teach West African dance on September 15, followed by Haitian folk dance expert Nadia Dieudonné on September 16. Asase Yaa founder and artistic director Yao Ababio leads a djembe and West African movement class on September 17, while Senegalese choreographer Babacar M’baye closes out the weekday programming with a Sabar dance class on September 18. (Class capacity is limited, so advance registration is required.

New York’s restaurant scene is tough on even its most enduring institutions. Now Candle, the pioneering vegan restaurant that staged an unlikely comeback three years ago, is preparing to close once again. Chef Jorge Pineda announced in an Instagram video that the restaurant will shut down at the end of September, citing rising operating costs, accumulated debt and an inability to attract outside investment. “Things are very expensive now,” Pineda said. “Food, gas, employees. I just want to say thank you to everybody, thank you for all the support. But sadly, we have to close. September will be our last month; we can’t afford any more.” The closure marks another painful chapter for a restaurant whose roots reach back more than three decades. Joy Pierson and Bart Potenza opened the original Candle Cafe on Third Avenue in the early 1990s after reportedly winning more than $50,000 in the New York lottery. Its name came from the Healthy Candle, the couple’s vegetarian health-food store. Photograph: Courtesy Candle CafeCandle Cafe Long before cashew cheese and cauliflower steaks became ubiquitous on New York menus, Candle was making plant-based dining feel like an occasion. The original restaurant eventually expanded into a small vegan empire, including the more upscale Candle 79, which arrived in 2003, followed by Candle Cafe West in 2012. Diners came for dishes including seitan piccata, raw lasagna and chimichurri-topped seitan. Then the candles began going out: Candle Cafe Wes