Pop Culture Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 23 June 2026
Pop culture has been busy this week. Spot a McFly tour poster outside a music venue or record shop, Find an Olivia Rodrigo CD or vinyl with a 'Number 1' sticker in a music retailer, and more are among the talking points we have turned into 20 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. Spot a McFly tour poster outside a music venue or record shop.
* McFly performed at British Airways ARC in London on 18 June 2026, sparking tour interest.
2. Find an Olivia Rodrigo CD or vinyl with a 'Number 1' sticker in a music retailer.
* Olivia Rodrigo achieved her third UK number one album and biggest opening week of her career.
3. Hear Taylor Swift's 'I Knew It, I Knew You' playing in a coffee shop or clothing store.
* Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 soundtrack single had the biggest sales week in three years and is UK number one.
4. Spot a Lizzo album in a clearance bin with a reduced price tag in a music or supermarket.
* Lizzo's new album 'Bitch' failed to crack the top 100 in the UK or US.
5. Photograph a 'Happy 84th Paul' sign in a record store window for Paul McCartney's birthday.
* Paul McCartney turned 84 this week, with many articles compiling facts about his life.
6. Hear Madonna's new single on the radio in a shop or taxi.
* Madonna's new single hit the top 10 instantly, gaining heavy radio play.
7. Spot a Toy Story 5 poster at a local cinema.
* Toy Story 5 broke box office records this weekend, playing in 699 cinemas across the UK.
8. Visit a cinema and note the number of daily showings for Toy Story 5.
* Toy Story 5 opened in 699 cinemas and set a franchise record at the UK-Ireland box office.
9. Find a Moana 2 DVD or streaming promotion in a supermarket or shop.
* Moana 2 boosted Disney UK revenue to $5.8 billion in 2025, and the film is still available.
10. See a clothing item with 'Love Island 2026' branding in a fast fashion store.
* Love Island series 13 is currently airing, with related merchandise in stores.
11. Spot a newspaper front page headline about the death of Love Island USA executive producer James Barker.
* James Barker died suddenly while filming Love Island USA season 8, receiving widespread coverage.
12. Capture a pub chalkboard advertising 'Premier League Highlights'.
* Premier League highlights are freely available via the Sky Sports app, and pubs often advertise showings.
13. Notice a bus shelter or digital ad for a new artist with 'As seen on TikTok' tagline.
* Article discusses how shortform video is becoming more important than radio for breaking new artists.
14. Spot a bus stop poster for the new Harlan Coben series 'I Will Find You' on Netflix.
* Netflix heavily promotes Harlan Coben shows, with 'I Will Find You' newly available.
15. Photograph a magazine cover listing the best shows to stream on Netflix in June 2026.
* Multiple outlets published lists of best shows on Netflix UK for June 2026.
16. Find a Manchester City shirt with De Bruyne printed on the back in a sports shop.
* Kevin De Bruyne's masterclass performance in Man City 4-1 Arsenal was widely highlighted this week.
17. See a pub or sports bar sign advertising a replay of Chelsea vs Manchester United.
* Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd is a recent Premier League match with highlights available.
18. Spot a cinema display listing this week's top 10 films with 'Disclosure Day' at number one.
* 'Disclosure Day' topped the UK-Ireland box office ahead of Toy Story 5's release.
19. Notice a pub chalkboard showing 'Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea' highlight result.
* Sunderland's 2-1 win over Chelsea with Gusto own goal and Fofana red card was a notable Premier League result.
20. Find a copy of a music magazine with Taylor Swift or Olivia Rodrigo on the cover.
* Both artists are dominating the UK singles and album charts this week.
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.