Noce - Jazz Cabaret is a banquet hall wedding venue situated in Des Moines, IA. Over the last decade, this jazz club has established itself as one of the most swinging spots in town, hosting acts from across the country. Blending a classic music-hall aesthetic with the latest modern amenities, it provides a timeless and comfortable backdrop to private celebrations of all shapes and sizes. It features a world-class cocktail bar and a selection of inviting and versatile event spaces that can be customized to fit your specific unique vision.
Noce was opened in 2015 by local arts-lovers Bob and Maria Filippone along with musician Max Wellman to serve Des Moines’ thriving local jazz scene. Couples are invited to celebrate their special day in Backstage, a private room spread out over 2,500 square feet of expansive event space.
Though the building has been completely renovated, Backstage retains a number of original features, including wood furnishings, exposed brick, a chalkboard wall, and expansive windows.
Whether you are looking to host an intimate gathering or a larger affair, Noce can host weddings of up to 180 seated guests. If you require more space, full rental of the building is also available for weddings of up to 300 attendees. Tables and chairs are provided as well as a full-wall chalkboard to personalize your surroundings. As the space is designed as a music venue, full audio-visual equipment is also available as well as the use of a qualified sound technician. As well as providing you with a stunning setting, Noce also offers a list of the finest local vendors for you to avail of. From caterers to valet parking attendants, their team will help you plan every detail for a seamless celebration experience.
Stephanie Kunert(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-05-2023 We recently had our wedding at Noce on 5/6/23 and had a magical day! We loved Noce for it’s unique decor and urban look and rented out both the mainstage and backstage areas for our event. The staff was amazing and helped our wedding go off without a hitch! Several of our guests remarked about how cool the venue was and how great the staff was. They were super accommodating in letting us make the event our own and were available for walk-throughs and questions throughout our wedding planning process. We would definitely recommend Noce as a wedding location! Reviewed on 14-05-2023
Liz Williamson(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We love Noce and knew the moment we got engaged that we wanted to have our wedding there. (One of our first dates was to a show at Noce, making it all the more special!) I am SO glad we made this decision! We had about 75 people at our wedding, and this was the perfect space for that smaller guest list. The space is beautiful, cozy without feeling cramped, and definitely unique! We had our ceremony & cocktail hour in the front area and our reception in the back - they are really good about working with you to fit whatever space you book to your needs. The awesome sound and light systems are an added bonus! :) Napoleon, the event coordinator, is so organized and on top of it that we had nothing to worry about beforehand and on the day of. It was the perfect day and I'm so thankful Noce was part of it! Reviewed on 04-05-2023
James McGowan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-09-2022 Noce was dope! The backstage is very cool with the lights and brick walls. The front room is super jazzy and perfect for live music. Our friends and family jammed out for hours on that dance floor. The coordinator, Kristen, had great recommendations for other vendors. Everyone working at Noce was great while planning for our event. All the setup and tear down went seamlessly. The bartender, Danny, whipped up some great signature cocktails. Unique and dangerously tasty; the drinks were a big hit. Everyone involved with our event worked well with the other vendors and were just pleasant all around. Great place and great staff. Reviewed on 25-01-2023
Stephanie Koltookian(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2021 Noce was an exceptional wedding ceremony and reception venue. The backstage is beautiful with bistro lights and exposed brick walls. We also used the front room for happy hour. They were very accommodating of our unique wedding, including setting up a jazz band in the back for after dinner and using Spotify for the rest of the music through their sound system. Kristen, their event coordinator, is incredibly organized. She was very detail-oriented and responsive to our questions leading up to the ceremony. Another member of their team was there for the ceremony, but the transition from Kristen to their team was seamless. Kristen also was knowledgeable about other vendors that they had worked with, from catering to florals to chalk artists, to musicians. In the end, we used many of her recommendations, and they were all excellent. Our guests were floored by the venue, and described the event as unique, laid back, and highly memorable. Reviewed on 04-10-2021