Scunthorpe’s town centre is set for a high-energy day of music, creativity, and entertainment as Teen Takeover arrives on Wednesday 20 August.
Running from 11am to 4pm across Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, and Scunthorpe Central Library, the event has been designed with local teens and offers a packed schedule of free activities.
At 20-21, Imagi-con brings comic-con vibes with cosplay, sci-fi characters, DJs, and gaming, plus photo ops with the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 and the Bumblebee Transformer car. There’ll be face painting, crafting, and even a lightsaber workshop.
In the Memorial Gardens, a roller rink disco will keep the tempo high with music, lights, and skating demos, while a UK-exclusive BMX vs. Parkour stunt show promises high-impact tricks. The School of Beatbox will host interactive music sessions, and the Teen Chill Out Zone offers space to unwind with crafts, selfies, and slime-making challenges.
At the library, visitors can enjoy glitter makeovers, air fryer cooking sessions, quiet sensory zones, and oversized games. Nearby, the UTC Engineering College zone will offer hands-on STEM experiences and a relaxed picnic space.
With walkabout characters, live youth performances, and drop-in career advice also on offer, Teen Takeover is open to all and completely free, with no booking required.
Image credit: North Lincolnshire Council
