Norteño and sierreño bands for hire in Colorado
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
One in four Colorado residents is Hispanic: 24.1%, according to the US Census (July 2025 estimates). Here are ZONAS groups across the state, city by city.
ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.
The state fair’s Fiesta Day, since 1967
Since 1967, the Colorado State Fair has set aside a day for Hispanic heritage, with Mexican food, ballet folklórico, mariachi and charrería. The 2025 Fiesta Day was on Sunday, August 31, and Los Huracanes del Norte closed it, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Denver has its own guide. 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 Colorado today
ZONAS has 50 groups and musicians in Colorado, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
The cities with the most groups:
And in all of the United States there are 3,248:
Other cities in Colorado with groups
Groups in Colorado Springs
Groups in Pueblo
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What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Denver at $500 (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.
For each celebration
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- Quinceañera music
- Day of the Dead, December 12, the posadas and the holidays
- Mariachi, norteño, banda or sierreño: which one fits your party
- How not to lose your deposit
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find norteño groups in Colorado?
ZONAS has a page for groups across Colorado and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
What is the Colorado State Fair’s Fiesta Day?
A state fair day devoted to Hispanic heritage since 1967. In 2025 it was on August 31, with Los Huracanes del Norte, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
How much does a mariachi cost in Colorado?
The Bash puts the average at $500 in Denver. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi at $350 to $650.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Colorado, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- Colorado Department of Agriculture, “Colorado State Fair Fiesta Day 2025 to Feature Los Huracanes del Norte,” May 5, 2025.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Denver, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.