Private Events

Backstage, our beautifully renovated private event room, is one of the most stunning rooms to host your next special event – whether it’s an intimate 20-person dinner, raucous  party or wedding. With 2,500 square feet to work with, our preferred partner Party On Des Moines will create the perfect setting for your event. Have someone else in mind? No worries, we can arrange for that!

A: Current capacity is 75 guests in the Backstage, 50 guests in the Front. This capacity will stay in place until a vaccine is widely distributed/the pandemic is over.
A: Noce has 25 short round cocktail tables, 3 tall cocktail tables & 160 padded metal chairs, all free to use at your discretion
A: Our typical rental window is between 9am and midnight. Anything brought in, including all catering and decor must be removed the same night.
* If you use the tables and chairs Noce has on hand, our staff will tear down for you. If rented out, your vendor must make arrangements to pick up after the event, i.e. same night pick up.
A: to ensure quality service, Noce includes the following for all rentals:
  • Bar Staffing as needed, up to 2 Bartenders.
  • Bar stocking and set-up — have a special label, spirit, or cocktail you’d like to enjoy at your event? Let us know and we’ll do our best to provide!
  • Cleaning of the space upon guest departure * Does not include tables, chairs or items brought in by the renter, which must be removed night-of.
  • Access to our sound equipment (with auxiliary hookup) * For a technician to run sound for your guests, see additional amenities tab. 
A: Noce offers several unique amenities to create an atmosphere unique to you:
  • Full-wall chalkboard use and cleaning $150
  • Chalk Artist Costs Vary — Fee(s) vary dependent on the scale of the artwork.
  • Sound Technician Costs Vary — the beauty of renting from a performance venue is the access to skilled sound technicians. If one is required, they must be contracted through Noce.
  • Valet Parking Costs Vary — Keck Parking provides Valet Parking for your guests. To arrange this service, call 515-244-5325.
  • Signature Cocktail Service Costs Vary — Meet with our mixologist to concoct a drink of the day unique to you
A: Noce has a wonderful relationship with Tangerine Food Co. Enjoy someone else’s work? You are more than welcome to use any licensed caterer. This is your event and there is no penalty or fee for using another vendor.
A: Parking is metered on the street until 9 pm. Typically, there is not an issue finding open parking in the immediate area. The Nationwide ramp at 12th and Walnut (just a block to the East) is open to public, and free after 6 pm on weeknights and all day Saturdays/Sundays.
For a more VIP experience, Keck Parking provides Valet Parking for your guests. To arrange this service, call 515-244-5325.

Backstage Pricing
$1200 Mon – Thurs
$1950 Fri – Sat
$1500 Sunday

Split Building Pricing
$2850 Fri – Sat
Front Space Pricing
$2850 Sun – Tues

Full Building Pricing
$4850 Fri – Sat
$2850 Sun – Thurs

Want to see more? Let’s set something up!

* Make an appointment with our Events Coordinator, Kristen Meyers, at events@nocedsm.com to set up a tour and fall in love with our beautiful space.
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