---
type: city_events
city: des-moines
country: us
timeframe: 2026-10-09/2026-10-11
category: performing-arts
events_count: 2
last_updated: '2026-10-04T14:55:04Z'
canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/des-moines/performing-arts/this-weekend
---

# Performing Arts events in Des Moines this weekend (October 9–11, 2026)

2 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI.

## Performing Arts
- **Hold On To Your Butts: Temple Comedy Series** · Mon Oct 5–Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · Temple Theater, 1011 Locust Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/des-moines/e/hold-on-to-your-butts-temple-comedy-series-evt_WZPcXxZ6) · [tickets](https://www.catchdesmoines.com/event/hold-on-to-your-butts%3a-temple-comedy-series/59411/)
- **The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase** · Thu Oct 8–Fri Oct 9, 20:00 · Beechwood Lounge, 416 E. Walnut Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/des-moines/e/the-bomb-shelter-comedy-showcase-evt_7pMBpQdC) · [tickets](https://www.catchdesmoines.com/event/the-bomb-shelter-comedy-showcase/59499/)

## Free events
No free events listed in Des Moines this weekend (October 9–11, 2026).

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