Pop Culture Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 30 June 2026

Charts, screens, and stadiums have all delivered this week. Think Hum along to the chorus of 'Rein Me In' when you hear it played on a shop's speaker and snap a photo of the shopfront, Spot a child wearing a Toy Story 5 t-shirt or carrying a Toy Story 5 lunchbox in a shopping centre, and more. Here are 20 scavenger hunt tasks pulled straight from the UK's pop culture headlines.

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. Hum along to the chorus of 'Rein Me In' when you hear it played on a shop's speaker and snap a photo of the shopfront.

* Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' is on course for a record-equalling 14th week at Number 1 in the UK singles chart.

2. Spot a child wearing a Toy Story 5 t-shirt or carrying a Toy Story 5 lunchbox in a shopping centre.

* Toy Story 5 is dominating the UK box office for a second week, with huge ticket sales pushing it near $600M worldwide.

3. Count the number of Supergirl showtimes at your local cinema and compare them to Toy Story 5 showtimes.

* Supergirl has bombed at the box office with a weak opening, while Toy Story 5 continues to dominate.

4. Browse the gossip magazines at a newsagents and find a cover story about Love Island's axed contestant Gabriel Garland.

* Love Island contestant Gabriel Garland was reportedly removed from the villa over a link to a stabbing incident.

5. Overhear a conversation in a coffee shop about the Love Island stabbing scandal and note the reaction.

* The removal of Casa Amor's Gabriel Garland after a reported stabbing link has dominated this week's Love Island news.

6. Visit a pub showing Premier League highlights and spot a chalkboard advertising 'Spurs secure survival'.

* Tottenham beat Everton to secure Premier League status in a dramatic final matchweek.

7. Snap a photo of a bus stop advert promoting a Netflix drama starring Danny Dyer that's been hailed a 'modern classic'.

* Danny Dyer's British drama has climbed Netflix's trending chart this week, drawing strong reviews.

8. Listen out for Taylor Swift's 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from Toy Story 5 playing on the radio in a taxi or shop.

* Taylor Swift secured her seventh UK Number One single with the Toy Story 5 soundtrack track.

9. Seek out a cinema foyer with a cardboard standee for the Chinese film 'Dear You' and photograph it.

* The Chinese box office phenomenon 'Dear You' has landed UK and France releases this week.

10. Wander into a supermarket and find a display of ice lollies or fans promoted as 'beat the heat' offerings.

* A European heatwave is driving audiences to indoor activities and boosting sales of cooling products.

11. Spot a poster for Olivia Colman's 'irresistible' British movie on a bus shelter or tube station.

* Olivia Colman's film has climbed Netflix's UK trending chart this week, gaining new viewers.

12. Identify a person wearing a Tottenham Hotspur shirt celebrating the club's Premier League survival.

* Tottenham defeated Everton in Matchweek 38 to secure their top-flight status for next season.

13. Step inside a newsagents and find a newspaper front page with a headline about Prince Archie and Lilibet's UK visit.

* The planned visit of Prince Archie and Lilibet has sparked debate about a 'divided crown'.

14. Capture a photo of a Love Island-branded merchandise stand (e.g., water bottles, towels) in a department store.

* Love Island season 13 is airing nightly, and merchandise is widely available in UK shops.

15. Overhear a group of teenagers discussing the 'Rein Me In' chart run or singing the song aloud.

* The Sam Fender and Olivia Dean single is on track for a record-equalling 14th week at Number One.

16. Visit a library or bookshop and find a display featuring Paul McCartney's new album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'.

* Paul McCartney scored his 24th UK Number One album this week with 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'.

17. Spot a queue forming outside a cinema for Toy Story 5 and take a candid photo (from a distance).

* Toy Story 5 continues to pull huge audiences in its second week, outperforming all other releases.

18. Locate a TV in a shop window (e.g., Currys) that is playing the Netflix trailer for the new 'Running Point' season.

* The comedy series 'Running Point' has been branded 'comedy comfort food' and jumped up Netflix's UK trending chart.

19. Browse the digital screen of a bus stop for an ad promoting the 'Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere' documentary.

* Louis Theroux's latest documentary is among the new releases on Netflix this week, generating discussion.

20. Seek out a person reading a newspaper with a headline about the 'divided crown' over Harry and Meghan's children's visit.

* Newsweek reported this week on the controversy surrounding Prince Archie and Lilibet's potential UK visit.

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.