Serial Killer Speakeasy - Des Moines, IA

Schedule

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Grand Hall at Temple Theater | Des Moines, IA

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Serial Killer Speakeasy is a chilling immersive experience where four infamous stories unfold live on stage. It’s like stepping inside your favorite true-crime podcast—but with premium cocktails, an ominous atmosphere, and a killer twist. 🔪 Highlights ✨ A True-Crime Descent: Step into the shadows as the terrifying stories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein are brought to life before your eyes. 🍸 Sip the Story: Enjoy a curated tasting menu of 4 delicious, themed cocktails paired perfectly with each tale 🎭 Immersive Theater: Lose yourself in gripping, atmospheric live performances told through the twisted perspectives of the killers themselves. 🚨 For the Morbidly Curious: A meticulously crafted, 90-minute evening designed specifically for those irresistibly drawn to the darker side of history. 📂 The Setlist: 4 Killers, 4 Drinks Case File 1: Ted Bundy – Paired with the Friendly Stranger Case File 2: Jeffrey Dahmer – Paired with the Apartment Two One Three Case File 3: John Wayne Gacy – Paired with the Killer Clowns Case File 4: Ed Gein – Paired with the Gein’s Cauldron General Info 📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes 📍 Location: Temple Theater 👤 Age requirement: guests have to be 21+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant ❓Please consult the FAQs of this experience here 🍹 Mocktails available upon request Description Brought to you by Midnight Creative, step inside the shadows and immerse yourself in the dark, twisted histories of America's most notorious serial killers. This exclusive touring event transforms Temple Theater into a gripping true-crime sanctuary. As you sip on expertly crafted spirits or bespoke mocktails, our mixologists and theatrical storytellers will plunge you deep into the minds and motives of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein. It is an unforgettable blend of tension, dark history, and theatrical intrigue. Tickets sell out fast—don’t miss your chance to unravel these chilling accounts, one sip at a time! Produced by Midnight Creative , creators of the highly reviewed International touring Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy,
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The Grand Hall at Temple Theater, 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, United States

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