Pop Culture Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 07 July 2026

Pop culture has been busy this week. Capture a display of Toy Story 5 merchandise in a high-street toy shop, such as character plushies or playsets, Hear Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 song 'I'll Be There' playing in a department store or coffee shop, and more are among the talking points we have turned into 30 scavenger hunt tasks based on the entertainment, music, sport, and celebrity moments dominating UK conversations right now.

Each task is tied to a real story, trend, or cultural moment from this week. Grab your phone, head outside, and see how many you can tick off.

This Week's Tasks

1. Capture a display of Toy Story 5 merchandise in a high-street toy shop, such as character plushies or playsets.

* Toy Story 5 is dominating the UK box office for its third consecutive week, with extensive retail tie-ins.

2. Hear Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 song 'I'll Be There' playing in a department store or coffee shop.

* Taylor Swift secured her seventh UK number one single with the track from Disney's Toy Story 5.

3. Spot a promotional stand for Olivia Rodrigo's album 'Guts' in a supermarket music aisle, highlighting her fourth UK number one single.

* Olivia Rodrigo scored her fourth UK number one single this week, prompting renewed in-store promotion.

4. Visit a record shop and browse the front-of-store display featuring Olivia Dean's album 'Messy', celebrating her chart record as the longest-reigning UK female artist.

* Olivia Dean broke the UK chart record for a female artist this week.

5. Find a Michael Jackson greatest hits album in a charity shop or music store, referencing his battle with Kneecap for the UK number one album this week.

* Michael Jackson's catalogue beat Kneecap for the UK album number one this week.

6. Photograph a poster outside a Game or Smyths store advertising GTA 6 as a digital-only pre-order.

* GTA 6 is launching without a physical disc, sparking industry discussion about the future of gaming.

7. Spot someone wearing a Fulham FC shirt or scarf following the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach.

* Fulham appointed former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa as Marco Silva’s successor this week.

8. Observe a bus shelter advert for Netflix's new series 'One Piece', which launched on the platform this week.

* Netflix UK added 'One Piece' as part of its new releases this week.

9. Browse a shelf of video game releases in a supermarket and identify at least one title from July 2026's most anticipated list, such as 'Fable' or 'Starfield 2'.

* July 2026 brings several major video game releases as covered by Metro.

10. Capture a promotional stand for the National Lottery's new Powerball game, which launched in the UK this month.

* The world's biggest jackpot game Powerball is now available in the UK through the National Lottery.

11. Listen for Alex Warren's 'Fever Dream' being played on a high-street radio or in a shopping centre.

* Alex Warren is tracking for the UK number one single this week with 'Fever Dream'.

12. Photograph a shop window containing a World Cup 2026 football display, featuring England or Premier League stars.

* The 2026 World Cup has sparked Premier League dominance discussion, with related retail displays.

13. Spot a Netflix trending sign for Millie Bobby Brown's mystery film 'The Girl Who…' in a digital billboard or bus stop.

* Millie Bobby Brown's new film jumped straight to the top of Netflix UK's trending chart this week.

14. Find an Olivia Colman film (e.g. 'The Lost Daughter' or 'Empire of Light') in a supermarket DVD bargain bin, referencing her British movie climbing Netflix's trending chart.

* An Olivia Colman movie described as 'irresistible' is trending on Netflix UK this week.

15. Overhear a conversation on the bus or in a café about the new series of 'I'm A Celebrity' after the live final controversy.

* The weekly quiz in BBC News asked who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final, indicating ongoing public discussion.

16. Snap a photo of a Celebrity Traitors or The Traitors merchandise or poster in a store window, referencing Alan Carr's win.

* Alan Carr gave his Celebrity Traitors prize to someone this week, sparking interest in the show.

17. Visit a sports bar and spot a sign or customer wearing a Leeds United shirt, after their Premier League rivals announced a new manager.

* Leeds United's Premier League rivals confirmed a new manager this week, stirring local football chat.

18. Browse the magazine rack in a newsagent and find a cover featuring Kim Kardashian's hair stylist Chris Appleton, who joined the Strictly line-up.

* Chris Appleton was announced as part of this year's Strictly Come Dancing cast this week.

19. Spot a display of Celebrity Cruises brochure or poster in a travel agent window, highlighting their 'record-breaking year'.

* Celebrity Cruises aims to build on a record-breaking year in 2026, with travel agency promotions active.

20. Capture a billboard or digital screen ad for the new series of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' showing the celebrity candidates.

* The first full-length series of The Celebrity Apprentice revealed its candidates this week.

21. Photograph a poster advertising Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere on Netflix, currently on streaming platforms.

* Louis Theroux's new documentary is among the key Netflix UK releases this week.

22. Find a football gossip magazine or newspaper supplement discussing Crysencio Summerville's next club, as reported this week.

* TalkSPORT reported on which Premier League club will help Summerville 'explode', keeping transfer talk alive.

23. Spot a person wearing a Liverpool FC shirt and overhead a discussion about the fixture changes for August and September.

* Liverpool have three Premier League fixture amendments for August and September, announced this week.

24. Visit a cinemas lobby and photograph the standee for 'Alpha' starring Alia Bhatt, which debuted at UK box office No.9.

* Alia Bhatt's film 'Alpha' entered the UK box office chart at number 9 this week.

25. Overhear a shopper in a supermarket complimenting the 'gripping' British crime thriller 'The Teacher' (with 100% rating) now trending on Netflix.

* A British crime thriller with a perfect 100% rating climbed Netflix UK's trending chart this week.

26. Spot a DVD or Blu-ray of the Danny Dyer drama 'The Rack' in a charity shop, referencing its climb on Netflix.

* Danny Dyer's British drama hailed as a 'modern classic' is trending on Netflix UK this week.

27. Capture a screenshot of a TV in a pub or hotel lobby showing the Premier League table with Fulham's new manager Alvaro Arbeloa mentioned in the ticker.

* Arbeloa's appointment and Xabi Alonso's presence in rival dugouts are major football stories this week.

28. Find a yellow Premier League fixture change poster in a library or community centre, displaying new match dates for August.

* The Premier League announced fixture amendments for August and September this week, visible in public areas.

29. Listen for a chart countdown on a local radio station and hear the first ever UK singles chart songs (like 'Here in My Heart') being played.

* Gold Radio ran a story about the first ever UK singles chart songs this week, often replayed on radio.

30. Spot a Victoria Beckham fashion display or perfume in a department store, after she and David publicly commented on family life this week.

* Victoria and David Beckham made public comments about their family life, generating media coverage.

How to Play

These tasks are designed for BucketRace, the UK's favourite scavenger hunt platform. You can play solo or in teams, and each task is meant to be completed in the real world. Snap a photo as proof, share it with your group, and see who can complete the most.

New tasks are published every week based on what is actually happening in the UK, so no two weeks are ever the same. Follow us for next week's challenges.