The Best Themed Trivia Nights This Week (May 18–24, 2026)
If your normal trivia night is starting to feel a little too predictable, this week’s themed trivia lineup is here to save your social calendar.
From wizarding world deep dives and Broadway singalongs to reality TV chaos and galaxy-spanning fandom battles, bars across the country are going all-in on themed trivia nights this week.
Whether you’re assembling your smartest friends for a serious competition or just looking for an excuse to yell answers about your favorite TV show while drinking a themed cocktail, these are the trivia nights worth leaving the house for.
This Week’s Biggest Trivia Themes
This week’s trending trivia themes include:
- Harry Potter
- Star Wars
- Broadway Musicals
- Sex and the City
- Reality TV
- Disney
- Taylor Swift
- Anime
- Marvel
- Sitcoms
Some of these events will absolutely fill up early, especially the fandom-heavy nights, so don’t wait until the last minute.
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Featured Themed Trivia Nights This Week
Harry Potter Trivia Night — Loch Arbour, NJ
Wands up.
Deal Lake Bar + Co. is hosting a Harry Potter movie trivia night on Monday, and this one feels tailor-made for people who still argue about which Hogwarts house their friends actually belong in.
Expect questions ranging from easy movie moments to deep-cut magical details that only longtime fans will remember.
Why you should go:
- Perfect team theme potential
- One of the most consistently popular trivia themes
- Competitive but still beginner-friendly
Event Details
- Venue: Deal Lake Bar + Co.
- Location: Loch Arbour, New Jersey
- Date: Monday, May 18
- Time: 7:30 PM
Real Housewives of New Jersey Trivia — Nutley, NJ
Reality TV trivia nights are quietly becoming some of the most chaotic and fun events in bar trivia.
This Real Housewives of New Jersey themed night at Cowan’s Public is likely going to feature iconic fights, unforgettable quotes, dramatic reunions, and enough Bravo energy to fuel the entire room.
If your friend group communicates primarily in memes and reality TV references, this is your Super Bowl.
Expected difficulty: Medium to hard for casual viewers.
Event Details
- Venue: Cowan’s Public
- Location: Nutley, New Jersey
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 7:00 PM
Sex and the City Trivia — New York, NY
Some trivia nights are competitive.
Others are basically themed parties with scorekeeping.
This Sex and the City trivia night at Slattery’s Midtown Pub feels like the second category in the best possible way.
Expect cosmopolitan references, relationship drama, fashion questions, and probably at least one team dressed entirely in pink.
Best team name ideas:
“Quiz and the City”
“Quizzy in the City”
Event Details
- Venue: Slattery’s Midtown Pub
- Location: New York City
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 7:00 PM
Broadway Trivia — New York, NY
Broadway trivia nights are always sneakily difficult.
You think you know musicals until someone asks about one obscure Tony Award winner from 1998 and suddenly your entire table is panicking.
Blake’s Tavern is hosting a Broadway-themed trivia event this week that should attract a mix of theater superfans, performers, and people who know every Hamilton lyric by heart.
Who should go:
- Musical theater fans
- Choir kids (current or former)
- Anyone who still listens to cast recordings regularly
Event Details
- Venue: Blake’s Tavern
- Location: New York City
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 7:30 PM
Star Wars Trivia — Shakopee, MN
There are casual Star Wars fans.
And then there are people who can identify every background alien in the Mos Eisley cantina.
This Star Wars Skywalker Saga trivia night at Badger Hill Brewing is probably going to attract both.
If your team starts debating canon before the game even begins, you’re in the right place.
Study topics before you go:
- Jedi and Sith lore
- Character timelines
- Planet names
- Original trilogy details
Event Details
- Venue: Badger Hill Brewing
- Location: Shakopee, Minnesota
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 6:30 PM
Other Themed Trivia Nights Happening This Week
Here are some additional themed trivia nights worth checking out this week:
The Devil Wears Prada
- Snakes & Lattes Chicago — Chicago, IL — Tuesday, May 19 — 7:00 PM
- Wooden Hill Brewing Co. — Edina, MN — Thursday, May 21 — 6:30 PM
- Wandering Leaf Brewing Co. — St. Paul, MN — Sunday, May 24 — 7:00 PM
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Arrested Development
Star Wars (Skywalker Saga)
- Carbone’s Pizzeria – Long Lake — Long Lake, MN — Wednesday, May 20 — 7:00 PM
- Spiral Brewery — Hastings, MN — Sunday, May 24 — 4:00 PM
Gilmore Girls
- Slattery’s Midtown Pub — New York, NY — Wednesday, May 20 — 7:00 PM
- The Splendid Rooftop — Montclair, NJ — Saturday, May 23 — 1:00 PM
The Office
Lord of the Rings (Movies)
Taylor Swift
Seinfeld: The Hamptons
Disney Name That Tune
SpongeBob SquarePants (Rerun)
Seinfeld
Avatar Universe (ATLA + Korra)
K-Pop Demon Hunters (All Ages)
The Hunger Games
The Legend of Zelda
Themed trivia continues to grow because it turns a normal bar night into an actual event experience. People don’t just show up to answer questions anymore — they show up in costume, bring themed team names, and make an entire night out of it.
That’s exactly why themed trivia nights tend to outperform standard general knowledge nights on social media and word-of-mouth.
Why Themed Trivia Nights Are Suddenly Everywhere
Bars and breweries love themed trivia because fandoms already come with built-in communities.
A Harry Potter fan doesn’t need much convincing to attend a wizard-themed event.
Same with Taylor Swift fans, Bravo fans, Disney adults, anime fans, or Marvel superfans.
For venues, themed trivia nights create:
- Bigger crowds
- Better repeat attendance
- More social sharing
- Higher engagement
- Easier marketing
For players, it feels less intimidating than traditional trivia because people already know the subject matter.
You don’t need to know world capitals or random history facts.
You just need to know your fandom.
Tips Before You Go
If you’re planning to hit one of these themed trivia nights this week:
- Arrive early — some venues fill up fast
- Bring a full team if possible
- Pick a funny themed team name
- Brush up on major characters and quotes beforehand
- Don’t underestimate the difficulty level
And yes, someone at your table will absolutely say “I knew that answer” two seconds too late.
Final Thoughts
Themed trivia nights have evolved way beyond basic pub trivia.
They’re part competition, part fandom meetup, part social event — and honestly one of the best low-cost nights out you can have right now.
Whether you’re trying to dominate a Star Wars bracket, prove your Broadway expertise, or emotionally prepare for a room full of Real Housewives superfans, this week has something worth checking out.
And if you’re not seeing a themed trivia night near you yet, give it time.
At the rate these events are growing, your favorite fandom is probably next.
Looking for More Trivia Nights?
Check back every week for new themed trivia events, fandom spotlights, and upcoming pub quiz nights happening around the country.
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- Weekly themed trivia guides
- Trivia team name ideas
- Bar trivia trends
- New fandom trivia announcements
- Free trivia content and resources
See you at trivia.
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