The Belfast Nerd Pub Quiz is a recurring night for people whose apparently useless knowledge of games, anime, films, television and internet culture deserves a scoreboard.
The next quiz
The next confirmed edition is the Belfast Pokémon Pub Quiz on Thursday 3 September 2026 at The Botanic Inn. See the full event details and current ticket link.
What the night is actually like
Expect hosted rounds, teams arguing over impossible answers, themed prizes, people in costume and a room that takes the subject matter seriously without taking itself too seriously.
You do not need to know every fandom. Each edition has a clear theme, so you can choose the night that matches your particular form of brain rot.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Contact NerdyNI before the event if you would like help understanding the team format or finding a table that may have room. A pub quiz is one of the easier social events to attend alone because the questions do most of the conversational heavy lifting.
Previous editions
Past themes have included Pokémon, anime, video games, Sonic, Shrek and Halloween. Completed event pages remain available in the past-event archive with their original source listings and related photographs where available.
Keep up with the next theme
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Last fact check: Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Spot something that changed? Tell the newsroom.