Norteño and Tejano bands for hire in Laredo: live music for parties

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

In Laredo, 95.1% of people are Hispanic, according to the US Census. Here’s how many groups ZONAS has in Laredo for each genre, what they cost and where to find them.

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

A month of celebration, since 1898

Laredo’s Washington’s Birthday Celebration is the largest celebration of George Washington’s birthday in the country: it began in 1898 and today runs more than 28 events over a month, according to KGNS (September 2025).

Below are Laredo’s groups, counted live, by genre and by type, and its whole state.

How many groups are in Laredo today

ZONAS has 23 groups and musicians in Laredo, counted live from the catalog. By genre:

Norteño 6 Tejano 5 All of Laredo

And in all of Texas, counting those with no city listed, there are 472:

All of Texas Guide to Texas

What it costs

The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Texas as a whole (it has no figure for Laredo) at $623 (accessed October 15, 2026). It doesn’t say whether that’s per hour or per event, so it’s useful for comparing cities, not as a rate.

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 a norteño group for a party in Laredo?

ZONAS has a page for groups in Laredo, by genre, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.

How much does a mariachi cost in Laredo?

The Bash puts the average at $623 in Texas as a whole (it has no figure for Laredo). By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.