TPA Trivia Night Returns to Austin

Barrel O'Fun hosts annual pub quiz-style event with prizes for top teams.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is hosting its annual trivia night at Barrel O'Fun in the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller in Austin on February 9, 2026. Teams of up to 6 people can compete in a multi-round pub quiz-style trivia competition, with the top 3 teams receiving prizes like tickets to upcoming TPA events and other giveaways from the Alamo Drafthouse.

Why it matters

TPA Trivia Night is a popular annual event that brings the local arts and entertainment community together for a fun, competitive night of trivia. The event helps promote awareness of TPA's programming and engages Austin residents who are passionate about the arts, while also driving traffic to the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller location.

The details

The trivia competition will take place from 7pm to 9pm at Barrel O'Fun, located inside the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller. Teams of up to 6 people can enter for free and compete in multiple rounds of trivia focused on arts and entertainment topics. The top 3 teams will receive prizes, including tickets to upcoming TPA events and other giveaways from the Alamo Drafthouse. There will also be bonus prize drawings throughout the night. Parking is available in the garage behind the Alamo Drafthouse and will be validated for up to 4 hours.

  • TPA Trivia Night will take place on February 9, 2026.
  • The trivia competition will run from 7pm to 9pm.

The players

Texas Performing Arts (TPA)

A non-profit organization that presents a wide variety of performing arts programming, including concerts, plays, dance performances, and other cultural events in Austin.

Barrel O'Fun

A bar and entertainment venue located inside the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller in Austin, Texas.

Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

A location of the popular Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain, known for its unique movie-going experience and food and drink service.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring back our annual TPA Trivia Night and give arts and entertainment fans in Austin a chance to show off their knowledge while also having a great time.”

— Sarah Thompson, Director of Programming, Texas Performing Arts (do512.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the event are free, but teams must register in advance on the do512.com event page.

The takeaway

TPA Trivia Night is a beloved annual tradition that brings the Austin arts community together for a fun, competitive night of trivia. The event helps drive awareness and engagement for Texas Performing Arts' programming while also supporting a local business in the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller.