Norteño and banda bands for hire in Florida
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Almost three in ten Floridians are Hispanic: 29.2% of its 23.5 million people, more than 6.8 million (calculated from US Census estimates as of July 2025). 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 consulate’s Grito, in Miami
On September 12, 2026, the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami celebrated the 216th anniversary of Mexican independence with a free festival at the Miami Dade College Kendall campus gym, with singer Carolina Ross, mariachi Sol de Oro and Ballet Folklórico Azteca, according to the consulate.
Miami 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 Florida today
ZONAS has 41 groups and musicians in Florida, 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 Florida with groups
Groups in Orlando
Groups in Jacksonville
Groups in Tampa
More guides for this place
What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Florida at $470, with $365 in Miami and $475 in Orlando (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
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- How not to lose your deposit
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a norteño group or a banda in Florida?
ZONAS has a page for groups across Florida and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
Where is the Grito celebrated in Miami?
In 2026, the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami held it on Saturday, September 12, at Miami Dade College’s Kendall campus, free and with mariachi, according to the consulate.
How much does a mariachi cost in Florida?
The Bash puts the average at $470 in Florida. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Florida, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, release 13/26, on the 216th anniversary of independence, September 3, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Florida (Tampa page), accessed October 15, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Miami, accessed October 15, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Orlando, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.