The Best Themed Trivia Nights This Week (May 25–31, 2026)
Memorial Day week is bringing an absolutely stacked lineup of themed trivia nights across the country.
This week’s trivia themes are all over the map in the best possible way — from fantasy romance books and nostalgic sitcoms to Shrek chaos, reality TV drama, video game deep cuts, and enough 2000s pop culture to make you suddenly remember your old AIM away message.
Whether you’re looking for a competitive trivia night or just an excuse to yell answers about your favorite fandom while drinking with friends, these are the themed trivia nights worth checking out this week.
This Week’s Biggest Trivia Themes
This week’s trending trivia themes include:
- Harry Potter
- Twilight
- The Office
- Friends
- Video Games
- Schitt’s Creek
- Sex and the City
- Gilmore Girls
- Mean Girls
- Stranger Things
- ACOTAR
- Shrek
Some of these fandom nights are going to fill up quickly — especially the romance book, sitcom, and nostalgia-heavy events.
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Featured Themed Trivia Nights This Week
A Court of Thorns and Roses Trivia — New York, NY
Fantasy romance trivia nights are having a moment right now, and this ACOTAR-themed event at Slattery’s Midtown Pub is probably going to be one of the most competitive rooms of the week.
If your group has spent hours debating courts, ships, and morally questionable fae decisions, this is your time to shine.
Expect a crowd that absolutely did their homework.
Why this one stands out:
- One of the fastest-growing trivia fandom categories
- Highly social and community-driven crowd
- Great cosplay and themed team-name potential
Event Details
- Venue: Slattery’s Midtown Pub
- Location: New York City
- Date: Tuesday, May 26
- Time: 7:00 PM
Twilight Saga Trivia — New York, NY
Team Edward versus Team Jacob arguments are apparently eternal.
This Twilight Movies Saga trivia night at Slattery’s Midtown Pub is guaranteed to bring out both longtime fans and people who suddenly remembered they still know every line from the first movie.
Honestly, vampire baseball alone deserves its own trivia category.
Best team name idea:
“Twi – riiiight”
Study topics before you go:
- Cullen family lore
- Iconic quotes
- Soundtrack moments
- Volturi details
Event Details
- Venue: Slattery’s Midtown Pub
- Location: New York City
- Date: Wednesday, May 27
- Time: 7:00 PM
Harry Potter (Books) Trivia — New York, NY
Movie trivia is one thing.
Book trivia is a completely different level.
This Harry Potter books trivia night is likely going to reward the people who actually remember potion ingredients, side characters, and random Hogwarts facts that normal humans stopped thinking about years ago.
If your team owns multiple illustrated editions of the series, you should probably attend.
Expected difficulty: Medium to hard.
Event Details
- Venue: Slattery’s Midtown Pub
- Location: New York City
- Date: Thursday, May 28
- Time: 7:00 PM
Video Game Trivia Night — Multiple Locations
Video game trivia is becoming one of the biggest growth categories in themed trivia.
This week, Dave & Buster’s locations across several states are hosting dedicated video game trivia nights covering everything from retro classics to modern franchises.
The biggest challenge with video game trivia is that everyone at the table usually specializes in something different.
One person knows Nintendo lore.
Another only plays shooters.
Someone else somehow remembers every Pokémon evolution.
Chaos.
Who should go:
- Competitive gamers
- Retro gaming fans
- Twitch viewers
- People who still quote Halo lobbies
Featured Locations
- Roseville, CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 6:30 PM
- Auburn, WA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Concord, CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Daly City, CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Folsom, CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Los Angeles (Hollywood), CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Los Angeles (Westchester), CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Lynnwood, WA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Queen Creek, AZ — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
- Torrance, CA — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:30 PM
Shrek Trivia — San Diego, CA
At this point, Shrek trivia has transcended irony.
People genuinely love these movies.
This Shrek trivia night at TapRoom Beer Company is probably going to be one of the funniest events of the week, mostly because every team is going to show up with aggressively chaotic energy.
And honestly? That’s exactly how a Shrek trivia night should feel.
Possible team names:
- The Far Far Quizzers
- Donkey’s All-Stars
- Somebody Once Told Me
Event Details
- Venue: TapRoom Beer Company
- Location: San Diego, California
- Date: Monday, May 25
- Time: 7:00 PM
Other Themed Trivia Nights Happening This Week
New Girl
Adam Sandler Movies (Happy Madison)
Friends
80s & 90s Pop Culture
Gilmore Girls
Schitt’s Creek
The Office
Michael Jackson
Scrubs
Seinfeld
Sex and the City
- The Lincoln Lodge — Chicago, IL — Tuesday, May 26 — 7:00 PM
- Butler’s Easy — Phoenix, AZ — Wednesday, May 27 — 7:00 PM
Queer History / LGBTQ+
Mean Girls
2000s Trivia
Pixar
Vanderpump Rules
Bollywood
Rachel Gillig
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Stranger Things
Women of Pop Music
Love Island USA
Heated Rivalry (Hockey Romance)
Heated Rivalry (Sports)
Themed trivia nights continue to explode in popularity because they turn a normal night out into an actual shared experience.
People don’t just show up for the questions anymore.
They show up for the fandom.
That means themed outfits, inside jokes, niche references, themed drinks, and incredibly overconfident team names.
Honestly, it’s part trivia competition and part mini convention at this point.
Why Themed Trivia Keeps Growing
Traditional trivia nights are still popular, but themed trivia creates something much more personal.
A fandom already comes with built-in emotional investment.
Fans of Harry Potter, Twilight, ACOTAR, The Office, or Vanderpump Rules don’t need much convincing to show up for a themed event.
For bars and breweries, these events help create:
- Larger crowds
- Better repeat attendance
- Stronger social media engagement
- Easier event marketing
- More community-driven regulars
And for players, themed trivia feels less intimidating than traditional general knowledge trivia.
You don’t need to know world history.
You just need to know your obsession.
Tips Before You Go
If you’re planning to hit one of these trivia nights this week:
- Arrive early because themed events fill up quickly
- Bring friends who actually know the topic
- Pick a memorable team name
- Rewatch a few episodes or movies beforehand
- Don’t underestimate fandom superfans
There is always at least one table that studied way too hard.
Final Thoughts
This week’s themed trivia lineup might be one of the most varied we’ve seen yet.
Whether you want fantasy romance chaos, sitcom nostalgia, gaming debates, vampire drama, or animated ogre trivia, there’s probably an event nearby with your name on it.
Themed trivia nights are becoming one of the best low-cost nights out around, especially for people who want something more interactive than just sitting at a bar.
And based on how quickly these events keep growing, this trend is only getting bigger.
So grab your smartest friends, argue about team names for 20 minutes, and go prove you know way too much about your favorite fandom.
Looking for More Trivia Nights?
Check back every week for:
- New themed trivia guides
- Trending fandom trivia nights
- Trivia team name ideas
- Bar trivia trends
- Free trivia resources
- Upcoming events across the country
See you at trivia.
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