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Noce Jazz & Cabaret Announces March- May 2026 Lineup Highlighting National Headliners, Stage Re-Dedication, New Spring Soiree

3/13/2026

DES MOINES, IA- Noce Jazz & Cabaret announces its spring 2026 schedule, featuring an expansive lineup of internationally-touring headliners, brand-new local premieres, and a ten year anniversary event. The upcoming months showcase a dense rotation of national talent including five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson, Stéphane Wrembel, and Veronica Swift, among others. Alongside these headliners, Noce continues its commitment to high-end local production with several new house-produced revues featuring its company artists, culminating in an epic new spring soiree celebrating all things Noce as the club prepares for The Next Ten Years.

As the club prepares for the Soiree May 22nd, a limited number of stage engravings will be available for purchase to help celebrate the Re-Dedication of the stage. Names of individuals, couples, or families, are available for purchase for a limited time, giving patrons a chance to be on stage at Noce for good. Additionally, discounted membership bundles are available for those who purchase a stage engraving. Tickets to ‘The Next Ten Years: A Noce Soiree’ are free to those who purchase an engraving. These spots are available at https://nocedsm.square.site/

Spring Lineup Highlights

Stéphane Wrembel (March 27): One of the preeminent guitarists of his generation, Wrembel brings his world-renowned Sinti-inspired sound to Noce. Famous for his work on the sound track for Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, his performance is a brilliant call back to the great work of Django Reinhardt..
The Songbook Project (April 2): A collaborative standards revue featuring Max Wellman and special guest Andrew Walesch out of Phoenix, AZ. This show brings together two of the region’s most celebrated songbook vocalists for a night of curated classics and high-end arrangements.
Andrew Walesch Sings Tony Bennett (April 3): Direct from Phoenix, Andrew Walesch leads a 10-piece orchestra through custom arrangements of Tony Bennett’s greatest hits, offering a deeply personal and musically rich tribute to the late legend.
The Domita Show (April 4): A new cabaret starring Noce company artist Domita Sanchez. This production fuses live big-band vocals with theatrical drag and cabaret, featuring a 10-piece ensemble performing everything from Louis Jordan to Beyoncé.
Life Lines: Joyann Parker (April 10): Billboard-charting roots and soul singer Joyann Parker celebrates the release of her newest album, Life Lines. Known for her raw vocal authority, this performance blends blues, gospel, and 70s-inspired Americana.
Gabriel Espinosa Band ft. Misha Tsiganov (April 24): Acclaimed bassist Gabriel Espinosa returns with New York-based pianist Misha Tsiganov. This performance highlights Espinosa’s unique fusion of Latin jazz and mainstream swing, backed with instrumentation.
Black Magic: Napoleon Douglas (May 2): Noce company artist Napoleon Douglas premieres a new revue highlighting the legacy of Black vocalists in jazz. Featuring a 10-piece orchestra, the show spans the works of Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr. to modern icons like Gregory Porter.
Karrin Allyson (May 14 & 15): Five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson returns for two nights. As one of the most respected jazz vocalists in the world today, Allyson is known for her mastery of ballads, bossa nova, and the Great American Songbook.
The Next Ten Years: A Noce Soiree (May 22): A capstone spring celebration marking a decade of Noce and dedicating the stage for the next ten years. This evening features all Noce company artists-Max Wellman, Napoleon Douglas, Gina Gedler, Lauren Vilmain, and Domita Sanchez- with a 10-piece big band.
Broadway Baby: Lauren Vilmain (May 29): Lauren Vilmain returns to the stage with her 10-piece orchestra for a night of showtunes. This Noce production features arrangements by Brian Martin that reimagine the greatest hits of the Broadway stage.
Joe & Jobim: Aviana Gedler (May 30): Emerging star Aviana Gedler brings a specialized program to Noce, focusing on the bossa nova genius of Antonio Carlos Jobim and the historic collaborations of Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald.

Weekly series

Tuesdays: The Des Moines Big Band (in residence) + monthly themed specialty nights, and local schools featured.
Wednesdays: Jazz on the House — doors 6pm, music 7–10pm, no cover, all-night happy hour
Fridays: After Hours @ Noce — late-night, no cover, happy hour pricing
Saturdays: Last Call w/ Max Wellman — late-night standards following the prime-time show