Mariachi, banda and norteño for hire in Guadalajara: live music for parties
Published October 14, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Guadalajara is home to the International Mariachi and Charrería Festival, and mariachi has been on UNESCO’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity since 2011. Here’s how many groups ZONAS has for each genre, what they charge and where to find them, in the city and across the metro area.
ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.
The International Mariachi Festival
From August 26 to September 6, 2026, Guadalajara and its metro area hosted the 33rd International Mariachi and Charrería Festival, with mariachis from Mexico and countries such as Croatia, Cuba, Italy, France, Argentina, Australia, Canada and the US, according to La Crónica de Hoy.
People looking for music in Guadalajara often mean the whole metro area. That’s why groups from Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Tonalá are listed below too.
How many groups are in Guadalajara today
ZONAS has 36 grupos and musicians in Guadalajara, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
And in the Guadalajara metro area, which adds the surrounding cities, 47:
What it costs
In Profeco’s 2022 survey, a mariachi in Jalisco charged an average of 3,800 pesos an hour, and a serenade 3,600, for September 15, which is high season.
Profeco didn’t survey bandas or norteño groups in Jalisco. As a reference, most bandas in Sinaloa charged 3,000 to 5,000 pesos an hour.
For each celebration
- Mariachi for your wedding
- 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
How much does a mariachi charge in Guadalajara?
In Profeco’s 2022 survey, a mariachi in Jalisco charged an average of 3,800 pesos an hour, and a serenade 3,600, for September 15.
When is the International Mariachi Festival in Guadalajara?
In 2026 it ran from August 26 to September 6, its 33rd edition, according to La Crónica de Hoy.
Where can I find a mariachi for a party in Guadalajara?
ZONAS has a page for mariachis in Guadalajara, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.