Norteño, sierreño, banda and mariachi bands for hire in California

Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.

California has more Hispanics than any other state: at 41.2% of its 39.4 million people, more than 16 million, ahead of Texas and Florida (calculated from US Census estimates as of July 2025). It’s also the state with the most groups on ZONAS. Here they are, city by city.

ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.

From MARIACHI USA to the valley fairs

On June 6, 2026, MARIACHI USA held its 37th edition at the Hollywood Bowl, with mariachi, ballet folklórico and fireworks, according to Secret Los Angeles. Rodri J. Rodriguez founded it in 1990.

California is too big for a single guide: Southern California, the Central Valley, the Bay Area and several of its cities have their own. Below are the groups for the whole state, the cities with the most groups and a section for each smaller city.

How many groups are in California today

ZONAS has 1,505 groups and musicians in California, counted live from the catalog. By genre:

Norteño 379 Sierreño 213 Banda 199 Corridos 127 Mariachi 78 Ranchera 46 Tamborazo 36 Cumbia 30 Grupero 15 Salsa 7 All of California

By type of group:

DJs 19 Conjuntos 16 Singers 7

The cities with the most groups:

And in all of the United States there are 3,248:

All of the United States Guide to the United States

Other cities in California with groups

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What it costs

The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in California at $560, with cities as different as San Jose ($315) and San Diego ($900) (accessed October 15, 2026). It doesn’t say whether that’s per hour or per event.

As an hourly reference, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650, depending on the city, the number of musicians and their experience.

Our price guide, with sources

For each celebration

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find norteño groups or bandas in California?

ZONAS has a page for groups across California and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.

How many Hispanics live in California?

More than 16 million: 41.2% of its 39.4 million people, according to US Census estimates as of July 2025.

How much does a mariachi cost in California?

The Bash puts the average at $560 in California. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi at $350 to $650.

Norteño, sierreño, banda and mariachi bands for hire in California

From MARIACHI USA to the valley fairs

How many groups are in California today

Other cities in California with groups

Groups in Burbank

Groups in Hesperia

Groups in Paramount

Groups in Pasadena

Groups in San Francisco

Groups in Pomona

Groups in Delano

Groups in Santa Maria

Groups in Victorville

Groups in Porterville

Groups in Concord

Groups in Santa Barbara

Groups in Moreno Valley

Groups in Tulare

Groups in Jurupa Valley

Groups in Pico Rivera

Groups in Irvine

Groups in Azusa

Groups in Redding

Groups in Madera

Groups in Huntington Park

Groups in El Monte

Groups in Lancaster

Groups in Earlimart

Groups in Los Banos

Groups in Sylmar

Groups in Hollister

Groups in Inglewood

Groups in Tracy

Groups in Palmdale

Groups in Norco

Groups in Vallejo

Groups in East Los Angeles

Groups in Rialto

Groups in Richmond

Groups in Indio

Groups in Visalia