"It" Girl Summer
This footwear trend made a surprising comeback in Summer 2026, with people wearing them even in warm weather.
What are summer boots?
TikTok named this Katy Perry song its Global Song of the Summer 2026, despite the song originally being released in 2011.
What is “The One That Got Away”?
This word ending in “-maxxing” became a major part of Summer 2026 internet language and searches.
What is maxxing?
This beloved franchise continued its story with Toy Story 5 in 2026.
What is Toy Story?
This type of travel—staying closer to home rather than taking a huge international trip—was a major Summer 2026 trend.
What is domestic travel?
This bold color was everywhere in Summer 2026 fashion and was especially associated with the season's colorful comeback.
What is teal/turquoise?
This K-pop group had an especially huge Summer 2026 after its album ARIRANGbecame Spotify's most-streamed K-pop album in history.
Who are BTS?
TikTok's Summer 2026 music trends included both brand-new artists and the rediscovery of these.
What are older/classic songs?
This epic film adaptation became a major Summer 2026 box-office and pop-culture moment.
What is The Odyssey?
Airbnb used this playful term for trips built around active, hands-on hobbies.
What are “playcations”?
This accessory came back as a versatile summer fashion piece, worn aroundthe neck, head, or even as a top.
What is a scarf?
Spotify said this sport had such a huge cultural impact during Summer 2026 that its excitement spilled over into people's listening habits.
What is football/soccer?
This platform officially publishes an annual “Song of the Summer” based on music trends on its app.
What is TikTok?
Zendaya's Summer 2026 press-tour fashion was heavily connected to this epic film.
What is The Odyssey?
Google reported that searches for this kind of travel reached an all-time high in 2026.
What is solo travel?
This type of sandal became one of Summer 2026's unexpected footwear trends.
What are “naked” sandals?
This singer was described by Spotify as the unofficial “queen” of football duringSummer 2026.
Who is Shakira?
This technology became increasingly popular for helping people plan Summer 2026 vacations, with Google reporting a 350% increase in searches for related assistants.
What is AI?
This long-running wizarding franchise remained a major part of Summer 2026 culture, including new audiobooks on Spotify.
What is Harry Potter?
This travel style—staying in one place longer instead of rushing between destinations—also hit an all-time high.
What is slow travel?
This type of clothing became particularly popular during the hot Summer 2026 weather because it was both fashionable and breathable.
What is sheer clothing?
This artist's song was rediscovered by a new generation on TikTok more than a decade after its original release
Who is Katy Perry?
This phrase describes using AI to help organize and plan a vacation.
What is an AI travel assistant/AI concierge?
This Disney/Pixar sequel arrived on Disney+ in September 2026 after its theatrical run.
What is Toy Story 5?
This travel style—staying in one place longer instead of rushing between destinations—also hit an all-time high.
What are restaurants/food tours?