If anyone is looking for unforgettable things to do this 2025, here is the definitive list of them. The prestigious Time Out magazine (a media outlet present in 59 countries around the world and 333 major cities such as London and New York, whose first issue was published in 1968) has drawn up a ranking of the 25 best new things to do around the world this year.
According to the editors of this publication, the year 2025 is a momentous year in terms of travel. Anniversaries will be celebrated in Amsterdam and Rome, new cultural centers will open in Rotterdam, New York and Abu Dhabi, and there are new opportunities to see the wonderful wildlife of Australia, Singapore and Greenland. But the most curious thing about this list is that, among all these wonderful activities, there is one that can only be done this year in Ibiza.
The ranking of the best activities of the year (11th place goes to Ibiza)
A spiritual gathering that takes place every quarter of a century
A Spiritual Gathering Once Every 25 Years
Every quarter-century, Italy’s capital hosts a Jubilee, a significant Catholic celebration drawing millions of pilgrims. The next edition returns in 2025, beginning in late December 2024 with the Opening of the Holy Door—a sacred ritual in which normally sealed doors of the papal basilicas, including St. Peter’s and St. John Lateran, are ceremoniously opened. Throughout the year, a rich program of masses, processions, pilgrimages, and free visits to shrines and sacred sites will unfold.
Australia’s Longest River Gets an Adventure Trail
The Murray River, the lifeblood of Australia’s Echuca region, has sustained riverside communities for over 40,000 years. Soon, there will be an exhilarating new way to experience it—a multi-sport adventure trail. The first phase launches in 2025, with facilities for cyclists, hikers, and paddlers gradually expanding from Lake Hume to Mildura.
A New Art Space Dedicated to Migration
Opening in May 2025, FENIX will be the world’s first museum to explore migration stories through art. Located in Katendrecht, a historic port district in Amsterdam, the museum stands on ground that once welcomed immigrants to the Netherlands and saw countless others depart for new lives in the US and Canada.
Unlocking Greenland’s Mysteries
Long one of the most remote places on Earth, Greenland will become far more accessible in 2025 with the inauguration of a new international airport on the outskirts of Nuuk. Throughout the year, multiple weekly flights from Europe and the US will begin service, opening up this Arctic wonderland to a new wave of travelers.
The Reopening of a Cultural Icon
After nearly seven years of renovations, the legendary Studio Museum in Harlem will finally reopen. Founded 56 years ago by artists, activists, and philanthropists as a space to showcase Black art, this institution will once again take its place at the heart of New York’s cultural scene.
Honoring Paul Cézanne in His Hometown
In 2025, Aix-en-Provence will celebrate its most famous son, post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, with special events and city tours. Art lovers will visit his childhood home and favorite haunts, including the newly restored Jas de Bouffan—his former estate and studio.
A Nostalgic Steam Train Experience
Vietnam is bringing history back to life with the restoration of three vintage steam trains, set to operate on scenic routes across the country in 2025.
A New Wildlife Adventure in Singapore
By early 2025, the Mandai Wildlife Reserve will expand with a fifth zoo—Rainforest Wild Asia—offering visitors an immersive experience in one of the world’s most biodiverse habitats.
European Capitals of Culture 2025
Once divided by the Iron Curtain, the Italian city of Gorizia and the Slovenian city of Nova Gorica now stand united as European Capitals of Culture 2025, alongside Chemnitz, Germany. More than 400 cultural events will celebrate this historic transformation.
Exclusive Arctic Expeditions
Secret Atlas, known for intimate micro-cruises in Norway and Greenland, will expand its fleet in 2025 with two new Arctic expeditions. Unlike massive cruise liners, these small-scale voyages accommodate just 12 passengers, offering a truly personal exploration of the frozen north.
Ibiza’s Party of the Year
The world’s first ‘hyperclub,’ [UNVRS], is set to redefine nightlife when it opens in Ibiza in 2025. With a staggering capacity of 15,000, the grand opening will be an unmissable event—but if you can’t make it, a visit at any point during the season promises to be a landmark experience in clubbing history.
A Dream Trip for Football Fanatics
Looking FC, a travel agency founded in 2022, is taking football passion to the next level. From late 2024 through May 2025, their weekend travel packages will pair small groups of die-hard fans with legendary players for exclusive football-themed excursions across Europe.
The other activities listed are, for example, visiting the new Victoria & Albert Museum in London, a new creative city in Indnesia (on the Tabanan coast in Bali), traveling on the renovated Orient Express, seeing the world’s first Barbecue Museum (in Kansas, USA), Expo 2025 in Osaka, enjoying the Quilmes Rock music festival (Argentina) again, or embarking on a wine safari in Cape Town.
For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.