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

After a packed first weekend, Coachella is back in the desert for weekend two, and while the headliners are doing their usual headline-grabbing thing, one of the most talked-about sets this year might come from someone who doesn’t exactly fit the traditional mold. Enter Anyma. If you’ve seen clips of his shows, with massive humanoid visuals, surreal digital landscapes and what appear to be robotic musicians, you’ve probably had the same question as half the internet: What is he actually doing up there? The Italian-American DJ and producer was set to debut his new audiovisual project, ÆDEN, during the first weekend of Coachella 2026—but high winds caused the ambitious production to be canceled. Anyma ended up playing a last-minute DJ set at the Do LaB stage on Sunday of weekend one; if the weather cooperates, we should finally see what his full production has in store during weekend two. Here’s everything to know: What day is Anyma performing at Coachella? Anyma will take the stage on Friday, April 17 during Coachella 2026’s opening night, alongside a packed lineup that includes Sabrina Carpenter and a late-night run of electronic and alternative acts. What time will Anyma play Coachella? Anyma is scheduled for a midnight set on the main stage, making him one of the final (and likely most visually intense) performances of the night. If you’re planning your evening around spectacle, this is the slot to circle. What does Anyma actually do live? Short answer: It’s complicated. An

Ready for more? With weekend one in the books, Coachella is gearing up for round two—and if there’s one act everyone’s still talking about, it’s BIGBANG. The legendary K-pop group made their long-awaited return to the global stage last week on April 12, delivering a hit-packed set that was both a nostalgia trip and a very loud reminder of their staying power. Now, they’re doing it all over again. Whether you missed the first show or are ready to relive it, here’s what to expect from one of the festival’s most buzzed-about performances.  What day is BIGBANG performing at Coachella? BIGBANG will perform again during weekend two on Sunday, April 19, after first taking the stage on April 12. BIGBANG is set to return to the Outdoor Theatre at 10:30 pm. Why is this performance such a big deal? For starters, Coachella marks BIGBANG’s first full-scale group performance since their 2017 “Last Dance” tour, making it a major comeback moment more than a decade into their career. The set also carries extra weight: 2026 marks the group’s 20th anniversary and their Coachella debut (after a canceled 2020 appearance) feels like a reset button. “B to the I to the G to the Bang is back,” G-Dragon told the crowd during weekend one. There’s also scale: Reports claim the group earned around $2 million for the performance, with crowds reportedly reaching up to 80,000 attendees—numbers that have only fueled the online hype. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coachella (@coa

Ready for more? Coachella is back in the desert, and weekend two is officially underway. Taking place over two weekends in Indio, California, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival once again brings together a mix of global superstars and fast-rising acts, plus a few viral moments that have already started to take shape after weekend one. And while headliners tend to grab the spotlight, plenty of eyes this year have been locked on one group in particular: Katseye. If you’ve been anywhere near pop culture lately, you’ve probably seen their name pop up. The six-member (currently performing as five) global girl group has serious momentum—and after their first weekend performance, that’s only accelerated. Whether you’re planning your night around them or just curious what the hype is about, here’s everything you need to know about Katseye’s Coachella set for week two. What day is Katseye performing at Coachella? Katseye will again perform on Friday this week, April 17 (the group performed on April 10 for the first weekend). What time will Katseye play Coachella? The group is scheduled to take the Sahara stage at 8pm on Friday. According to the official set times, their performance runs from 8 to 8:45 pm, so expect a tight, high-impact set rather than a drawn-out marathon. Why is this set such a big deal? Katseye has spent the past year racking up viral hits, major brand deals and even Grammy buzz, so this performance is sure to feel like more than your typical festival set.

Whether you grew up in a household where sugary cereal was like dessert or one where anything with a cartoon mascot was quietly banned, your go-to breakfast probably says more about you than you think. Now, a new study has mapped each state’s favorite cereal and put those preferences on full display. Not surprisingly, there are some very strong opinions baked in. Researchers at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, analyzed Google Trends data from the past year to determine which cereals Americans are actually searching for most, by state. The result is a colorful, slightly chaotic snapshot of the nation’s breakfast habits. The big winner: Froot Loops. The colorful classic topped the list in 13 states, making it the most popular cereal overall. Not far behind, Rice Krispies and Cheerios tied for second place, each claiming five states. Photograph: Courtesy of Concordia University, St. Paul From there, things get a little more regional. The Northeast embraces more wholesome cereal, with Cheerios dominating states like New York and Pennsylvania. The Midwest sticks with Rice Krispies, while the South goes all-in on Froot Loops’ sugar rush. Out West, Honey Bunches of Oats takes the crown, suggesting a slightly more balanced (or at least slightly more granola-adjacent) approach to breakfast. And then there are a few one-offs. Minnesota stands alone as the only state where Wheaties ranks No. 1, a nod to its deep roots in cereal-making. Hawaii opts for Cocoa Puffs, Iowa rid

If your ideal summer evening involves a little culture with your people-watching (and maybe a silent disco thrown in for good measure), here’s some very good news: Lincoln Center’s massive, mostly free summer festival is officially back. Summer for the City returns June 10 through August 8, once again turning Lincoln Center into an open-air cultural playground hosting hundreds of performances—most of them completely free, with select indoor events offered on a choose-what-you-pay basis starting at $5. Now in its fifth year, the festival has quietly become one of the city’s defining summer traditions, drawing more than 1.6 million visitors since launching in 2022. And for 2026, it’s going even bigger, with the simple idea of getting New Yorkers out of their apartments and into something a little more lively. Dance is the headline act this year and it’s everywhere. A brand-new Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival will take over Alice Tully Hall with international companies and multiple premieres, while a new outdoor series, Dance Encounters, brings contemporary works directly to Hearst Plaza.  Opening night alone will host a community dance piece featuring 30 New Yorkers, a cross-cultural duet rooted in North Indian traditions and, to cap things off, a full-on swing dance party. If dancing yourself is more your speed, the festival’s social dance series and silent discos are back, spanning everything from salsa to hip-hop to K-pop nights under the stars.  Music, of course,

There’s a new yogurt shop in town. Celeb-favorite Go Greek Yogurt has officially landed in New York City, opening its first local outpost at 683 Broadway in NoHo on April 12. The Los Angeles-born brand known for its wellness-forward take on Greek yogurt counts the Kardashians, Jennifer Aniston and Gigi Hadid among its devotees. The 1,000-square-foot space is meant for lingering, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a menu built around customizable yogurt and frozen yogurt bowls. You start with a base—options include plain tart, Greek honey and chocolate—then pile on toppings or opt for rotating seasonal flavors. Prices start at $10.99 for classic yogurt bowls, while frozen yogurt is priced by weight at $1.35 per ounce. Photograph: Courtesy of Go Greek Yogurt This isn’t just another grab-and-go snack spot, though. The brand leans hard into lifestyle, framing its approach around the Greek concept of meraki (doing things with passion and intention). That translates into a fro-yo run with a bit of slow-down-and-stay-awhile energy. “Go Greek Yogurt is a brand that sits perfectly at the intersection of quality, wellness and modern consumer behavior,” said store owner Mitchell Moinian. “There’s no city more influential or demanding than New York and if a concept wins here, it wins anywhere.” New York is the latest step in a fairly aggressive expansion plan. Founded in 2012, the company now operates around 20 locations globally and hopes to reach 50 by 2027. Over the past year

There are two types of spa people: the ones who float blissfully from sauna to steam room without a care in the world and the ones who, about halfway through, start wondering what they’re going to eat. At QC New York, that second group finally has a very good answer. The Italian “spa of wonders” on Governors Island has officially introduced full-service dining at Casa QC Bistro, replacing its original buffet setup with a proper sit-down restaurant. No more grabbing a quick bite between thermal baths: now you can settle in for a full meal, robe and all, and pretend you’re on a very chic European getaway just a few minutes from Lower Manhattan. The new menu focuses on Italian classics, which makes sense given QC’s roots. First courses include cacio e pepe, spaghetti al pomodoro and spinach-and-cheese ravioli, while mains range from polpette in tomato sauce to half-roasted chicken and even short rib with mashed potatoes if you’re feeling ambitious post-sauna. There are lighter soups and salads, too, but let’s be real: you didn’t come all this way for a side salad. On the dessert menu, both the tiramisu and gelato are finished tableside, with the latter topped with Fabbri Amarena cherries (a staple of Italian gelaterias since 1905). The refreshed bar menu includes all the Italian hits—Aperol spritzes, Bellinis and Negronis—plus espresso martinis and a selection of botanical mocktails. There’s also traditional Italian hot chocolate, which feels like the correct move after a few ho

If you’ve walked through Times Square lately and spotted a suspiciously long line for donuts, you already know: I’m donut? is having a moment. Next week, it’s also having a very good deal. To celebrate its first anniversary in New York City, I’m donut? in Times Square is offering its signature “nama” donuts for just $1 each on Tuesday, April 22, from 10am to 3pm.  While the donuts are actually $1, naturally, there’s a small catch: only 500 of the shop’s original nama donuts will be available at that price, with a strict limit of two per person. Plus, it’s first-come, first-served, which means this could very easily turn into one of those blink-and-you-miss-it situations. If you’re unfamiliar, the Tokyo-born brand, founded by chef Ryouta Hirako, built its reputation on these ultra-soft, almost cloudlike donuts. The term “nama” translates to “fresh” or “raw,” and refers to their notably light, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rather than the cakey donuts you grew up with, these more closely resemble airy brioche. Since opening its first U.S. location last April, the Times Square shop has become a full-on social media magnet, with lines routinely spilling out the door. The name itself (“I’m donut ?”) is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the idea that these pastries don’t quite fit the traditional definition and the menu leans into that ambiguity with both sweet and savory options. Outside the anniversary deal, prices are decidedly not $1, making this promotion a rare chance to try the

There are plenty of pop-ups in SoHo that want you to shop. But here’s one that wants you to sell first. Opening tomorrow, April 17, eBay is launching a three-day NYC Edit Market at 489 Broome Street, an IRL marketplace where the price of entry isn’t a ticket—it’s a listing. To get inside, you’ll need to bring something from your own closet and put it up for sale on the platform, either in advance or on-site. The concept is embracing a very real shift in how people are shopping right now. Closet cleanouts have racked up more than 1.9 billion views on TikTok over the past few years and resale is no longer a side hustle for most. “The NYC Edit Market is the physical extension of the curation where resale is a shared, social experience that mirrors how people have shopped, listed and rotated their style on eBay for decades,” the company said in a release. Inside, the setup looks a bit more like a curated market than a typical thrift store. The inventory is pulled from “The NYC Edit,” the platform’s new online guide to what New York tastemakers are actually buying and selling. There will be everything from hard-to-find vintage (think Prada runway pieces) to everyday staples like chunky Doc Martens oxfords, sourced from contributors like model Dara Allen, actor Owen Thiele and fashion writer Emilia Petrarca, along with top sellers on the site. As shoppers list items at dedicated stations—complete with help photographing and uploading—those pieces will go live on eBay in real time.

Getting across Central Park on a bike isn’t exactly a seamless experience, unless you enjoy a little chaos with your commute. That could soon change, though. The NYC Department of Transportation is proposing a new two-way protected bike lane running the full length of 72nd Street, which would eventually create a continuous crosstown route from the Hudson River to the East Side. If built, the lane would link the Hudson River Greenway and Central Park and eventually extend eastward to the East River Greenway. Right now, there isn’t a continuous protected crosstown connection. While north-south protected lanes are scattered across the Upper West and Upper East Sides, riders heading east or west are mostly left to fend for themselves. The proposal will fix that gap with a dedicated, parking-protected lane running along the north side of the street. “Creating a protected, two-way bike lane on 72nd Street will finally deliver a safe, seamless crosstown connection,” said DOT commissioner Mike Flynn in a statement, adding that the project would make it easier for “New Yorkers of all ages and abilities to get across Manhattan safely.” Photograph: Courtesy of NYC DOT Photograph: Courtesy of NYC DOT The redesign would remove a travel lane in each direction to make room for the protected path, while adding pedestrian upgrades like curb extensions, shorter crossing distances and clearer intersections. According to DOT data presented in the proposal, protected bike lanes can reduce cyc

MoMA PS1 just opened "Greater New York 2026," its sprawling, building-wide exhibition that doubles as a snapshot of what artists across the city are actually making right now. The show officially opens today, April 16, and runs through August 17, featuring 53 artists and collectives working across pretty much every medium you can think of. This isn’t the type of show you can power through in 45 minutes, though. It takes over the entire museum with more than 150 works, including large-scale installations, new commissions, performances and pieces that, in many cases, have never been shown publicly before. There’s painting next to animation next to scenography next to something you’re not entirely sure how to categorize and that’s entirely the point. Photograph: GrayscMarc Kokopeli. "Times Square Alliance Playset." 2025. LCD cabinet, LED Screen, resin, fabric, mixed media; video, sound (9:15 min). 93 x 154 x 80 cm Courtesy the artist and Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi, Berlin. "Greater New York" is a quinquennial (every five years) survey and this year’s edition carries a little extra weight, as it also coincides with PS1’s 50th anniversary. Additionally, for the first time ever, it’s organized by the institution’s full curatorial team rather than a smaller group. The result is a wider, messier and more representative cross-section of the city’s creative output at the moment. Artists included in the show range from emerging names to more established figures, with a noticeable emp

New York’s biggest block party is officially back—and it involves strolling Fifth Avenue after hours like it’s your own private cultural playground. The 48th annual Museum Mile Festival returns on Tuesday, June 9, taking over a mile-long stretch of Fifth Avenue from 82nd Street to 110th Street from 6pm to 9pm. For one evening only, more than 20 museums will open their doors for free, while the street itself turns into a festival packed with live performances, pop-ups and hands-on activities. If you’ve never been, the premise is simple but kind of unbeatable: world-class museums, no admission fees and a car-free Fifth Avenue filled with music, dancing and crowds. Heavy hitters like the Met, the Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and Museum of the City of New York will all be open during the event, offering access to current exhibitions alongside special programming. Photograph: Courtesy of the Museum Mile Festival The Jewish Museum, for example, is planning live outdoor performances alongside family-friendly art activities, while Cooper Hewitt is turning its garden into a dance floor with DJs and a hot-pink sound system. And up at 104th Street, El Museo del Barrio, which will also host the opening ceremony at 5:45 pm, is leaning into a full-on Puerto Rican block party vibe, complete with live salsa, DJs and hands-on art-making. Not every institution will be open inside (the Neue Galerie New York, for one, is closed for renovations), but even those that aren’