Norteño bands for hire in Long Beach: live music for parties
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Four in ten Long Beach residents are Hispanic: 43.8% of its 450,000 people, according to the US Census. Here’s how many groups ZONAS has in Long Beach 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 mariachi festival at Veterans Park
On May 2, 2026, Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga’s office hosted the 3rd Annual Mariachi Festival at Veterans Park, with Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, Mariachi A La Antigua and Los Estrellas Ballet Folklórico, among others, according to the City of Long Beach.
Long Beach is part of the Los Angeles area, which has its own guide. Below are Long Beach’s groups, counted live, by genre and by type, and its whole state.
How many groups are in Long Beach today
ZONAS has 37 groups and musicians in Long Beach, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
And in all of California, counting those with no city listed, there are 1,505:
What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Long Beach at $570 (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.
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
Where can I find a norteño group for a party in Long Beach?
ZONAS has a page for groups in Long Beach, by genre, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi cost in Long Beach?
The Bash puts the average at $570 in Long Beach. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.
Is there a mariachi festival in Long Beach?
Yes. In 2026, its third edition was on May 2 at Veterans Park, hosted by Vice Mayor Roberto Uranga’s office, according to the City of Long Beach.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Long Beach city, American Community Survey 2020-2024 and July 1, 2025 population estimate, accessed October 15, 2026.
- City of Long Beach, District 7, “3rd Annual Mariachi Festival,” April 7, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Long Beach, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.