Bend Nightlife & Games
Find trivia nights in Bend, Oregon by day of the week, with current 2026 times, all-ages options, themed trivia and verified venue links.
Next game: ThursdayTrivia at Bangers & Brews · Thu 6 to 8 PMSausage tasting contest + $5 pints+10% off → Use this like a schedule, not a giant list.
Bend has enough trivia nights that the useful question is no longer “where is trivia?” - it iswhat works tonight? This guide is organized by day of the week and every listing includes a schedule source so you can double-check before heading out.
Bangers & BrewsWestside Bend · Family run
Trivia, plus a sausage tasting contest.
Not your average quiz night. Every Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the family-run westside sausage house known for exotic bangers like wild boar, elk, duck and alligator. Trivia comes with a sausage tasting contest, $5 pints and beer swag giveaways.
What makes this one different
A tasting contest you only get on trivia night.
Wild boar with cheddar and hatch chili, elk cheddar brat, hickory smoked duck and bayou-style alligator.
All through trivia, 6 to 8 PM.
Go home with more than bragging rights.
Next game: every Thursday at 6 PM
Warm-up round
Question 1 of 3
The "bangers" in bangers and mash are what?
Sausages. The story goes that they got the name from popping in the pan.
Question 2 of 3
Chimichurri, the house sauce at Bangers & Brews, is a staple of grilling in which country?
Argentina. Parsley, garlic, oil and vinegar, and Bangers & Brews makes theirs in house.
Question 3 of 3
Which river runs through the middle of Bend?
The Deschutes. The town is named for a bend in it, once called Farewell Bend.
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The real thing is Thursday, 6 to 8 PM at Bangers & Brews. $5 pints while you play. Bring a team.
Plus, for All Things Bend readersTake an extra 10% off your order. At the counter, just mention that you found them on All Things Bend
See the menu ↗
The BangerPork, beef, breadcrumbs and spice with housemade chimichurri. 
10" pretzel + beer cheeseThe between-rounds order. Built to share. 
Wild game on the menuWild boar, elk, duck and alligator sausages, great over homemade mac and cheese. The whole week at Bangers & Brews
Bangers & Brews is a paid partner of All Things Bend. Photos: Bangers & Brews.
Quick picks
At a glance
No dependable weekly listing verified right now.
No dependable weekly listing verified right now.
Good to know
Bevel: themed trivia is monthly, usually the last Monday.
Worthy: science trivia is periodic, generally around the third Tuesday.
The Lot: its Tuesday game is seasonal, running November through April.
Bridge 99: the current official calendar shows Thursday trivia; we are no longer listing Monday as a regular game.
The directory
17 venues shown
Try another day or a broader search. Friday and Saturday are especially likely to have one-off themed events rather than a dependable weekly game.
Weekly
Best for: Daytime trivia and a relaxed Sunday crowd
A rare daytime trivia option with food trucks, a big patio and an easygoing Sunday atmosphere. The venue says trivia runs every Sunday.
Schedule source: Official venue calendar
Weekly
Best for: All-ages teams and food-truck variety
A family-friendly Sunday game in a spacious beer garden. Current September listings show weekly 5–7 PM trivia with prizes.
Schedule source: Official venue calendar
Weekly-ish - confirm first
Best for: A cozy downtown setting by Mirror Pond
A long-running Sunday trivia option in the historic Rademacher House. It was listed as a Sunday 6 PM game in a 2026 local roundup; check the venue before heading over.
Schedule source: Source Weekly 2026 guide
Every Monday
Best for: Original-feeling general knowledge at a brewery
Crux lists trivia every Monday at 6 PM, hosted by Sean Solo Trivia. It is one of the clearest, most dependable Monday options in town.
Schedule source: Official venue calendar
Every Monday
Best for: Dinner and trivia in the Old Mill District
A straightforward Monday trivia night that works well if you want a full dinner rather than a taproom-only night. September dates are currently posted.
Schedule source: Official venue calendar
Last Monday of the month
Next: Sept. 28 - Music Trivia
Best for: Big themed trivia nights
Bevel goes all-in on themed trivia with music, video and costumes. The 2026 schedule is published for the full year and the event is free and family friendly.
Schedule source: Official 2026 schedule
Weekly
Best for: Casual, approachable Tuesday trivia
Tip of the Tongue Trivia is listed every Tuesday from 6–8 PM. It is free to play, with a casual format and prizes.
Schedule source: Current Source Weekly listing
Weekly
Best for: Pizza, beer and low-key trivia
A current local calendar lists Tuesday trivia from 6–8 PM in a casual pizza-and-beer setting, with prizes for first and second place.
Schedule source: Current Source Weekly listing
Usually 3rd Tuesday - check date
Next listed: Sept. 15, 2026
Best for: Science trivia and nerdier questions
Worthy hosts Skeptoid/Nerd Night science trivia on selected Tuesdays. The next current listing is Sept. 15; the organizer says these are usually held on the third Tuesday.
Schedule source: Current organizer listing
2nd & 4th Wednesday
Best for: Locally written questions and a lively midweek crowd
Sink or Swim Trivia runs on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. It is a strong option if you like locally written questions and a neighborhood food-cart setting.
Schedule source: Official venue calendar
Weekly
Best for: Multimedia trivia in a classic Bend pub
Live multimedia trivia runs upstairs on Wednesdays. The host listing recommends arriving at least 30 minutes early because this one gets busy.
Schedule source: Current host listing
Weekly
Best for: A louder bar-night vibe with wings and side challenges
JC’s combines trivia with its Wednesday wing special and occasional physical challenges. It is more of a lively bar-night experience than a quiet quiz.
Schedule source: Source Weekly 2026 guide
Weekly
Best for: German beer and UKB-style questions
Genuine UKB Trivia runs Wednesdays at 7 PM. The recurring 2026 listing describes it as free to play with house gift-card prizes.
Schedule source: 2026 recurring event listing
Weekly
Best for: A sausage tasting contest, exotic bangers and $5 pints with your trivia
Trivia every Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at a family-run westside favorite, with a sausage tasting contest you only get on trivia night, $5 pints and beer swag giveaways. The menu runs from classic bangers to wild boar, elk, duck and alligator. Mention at the counter that you found them on All Things Bend for an extra 10% off.
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Weekly
Best for: Food carts, beer garden and free Thursday trivia
Trivia Thursdays run from 6–8 PM with QuizHead Games. Current local listings show it as a free weekly event.
Schedule source: Current venue listing
Weekly
Best for: A free brewery game with locally hosted trivia
Bridge 99’s current calendar shows Thursday trivia with Sink or Swim. The brewery specifically recommends arriving early to secure a team table.
Schedule source: Official venue calendar
Weekly
Best for: One of Bend’s biggest and most established trivia crowds
Trivia on the Moon is a long-running Thursday night fixture. Silver Moon still promotes it in its event lineup, and current listings put the start at 7 PM.
Schedule source: Current trivia listing
Seasonal & special
Tuesday · 6 PM
The Lot’s official schedule says Tuesday trivia runs at 6 PM from November through April. It is not a summer event, so do not count on it before November.
Before you go
Deschutes recommends at least 30 minutes early, and Bridge 99 specifically tells teams to come early for a table.
Monthly, seasonal and one-off themed trivia is common in Bend. The frequency on each card matters.
Music, sports, pop culture, science and random local knowledge can all show up. A group with different interests usually has more fun.
Most games are designed to bring people in for food and drinks. Even when trivia is free, ordering something helps keep it going.
FAQ
Bangers & Brews on the westside runs trivia every Thursday from 6 to 8 PM, with a sausage tasting contest, $5 pints, beer swag giveaways and a menu of scratch-made and exotic sausages. Mention at the counter that you found them on All Things Bend for an extra 10% off. See the details →
Regular or recurring trivia is currently easy to find Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday games tend to be special events rather than dependable weekly fixtures, so check the venue calendars for one-off games.
On Tap explicitly welcomes all ages, and Bevel describes its monthly themed trivia as family friendly. Worthy’s current Nerd Night science trivia listing is also all ages. Age policies can change, so check the linked source if you are bringing kids.
Many Bend trivia nights are free to play. This guide only labels a game “free” when the current venue or event source explicitly says so. Food and drinks are separate, and supporting the host venue is always a good idea.
For the busiest games, 20–30 minutes early is a smart target. Deschutes specifically recommends arriving at least 30 minutes early, and Bridge 99 asks teams to come early for a table. Silver Moon can also draw a large crowd.
The guide shows its latest verification date near the top and links every listing to a venue, host or current local event source. Recurring events still change for holidays, private events and seasonal schedules, so use the source link before making a special trip.
Keep playing
Already have a team? These are a few easy game-night options for warming up between Bend trivia nights.
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Trivia works especially well in Bend because so many local hangouts already operate like casual community gathering places. Breweries, taprooms, food-cart lots and neighborhood bars give teams a low-pressure reason to meet up on a weeknight, and the format fits both locals looking for a routine and visitors looking for something easy to do after a day outside.
The best Bend trivia night usually depends less on finding a single “top” venue and more on matching the night to your group. Some games are better for big teams and loud rooms, some are better for an easy dinner-and-drinks night, and some are built around monthly themes, science questions, music rounds or seasonal calendars. That is why this guide is organized by day, time and vibe instead of only ranking venues.
For the strongest experience, check the current schedule before you go, arrive early for popular weekly games and treat the listing as a starting point. Bend and Central Oregon venues change calendars often for holidays, private events, patio season, winter schedules and special themed nights.
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