Banda sinaloense for hire in Mazatlán: live music for parties

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

Mazatlán is banda country: Banda El Recodo was born in the municipality in 1938, and on its beaches bandas play by the song or by the hour. Here’s how many groups ZONAS has, what they charge 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.

Banda El Recodo, from a village in Mazatlán

Banda El Recodo was born in 1938 in El Recodo, a sindicatura (a rural district) of the municipality of Mazatlán, led by clarinetist Cruz Lizárraga. It’s known as “La Madre de Todas las Bandas,” and in El Recodo the Museo de Don Cruz Lizárraga keeps its history, according to Luz Noticias.

For the 2025 Mazatlán Carnival, Mayor Estrella Palacios announced that Banda El Recodo would ride in Sunday’s parade and Los Recoditos in Tuesday’s.

Someone looking for a banda in Mazatlán may want one for the beach, by the song, or one for a party, by the hour. Below are Mazatlán’s groups, counted live, and those of all Sinaloa.

How many groups are in Mazatlán today

ZONAS has 42 groups and musicians in Mazatlán, counted live from the catalog. By genre:

Banda 21 All of Mazatlán

And in all of Sinaloa, counting those with no city listed, there are 216:

All of Sinaloa Guide to Sinaloa

What it costs

On Mazatlán’s beaches, a banda charged 250 pesos per song in early 2025, and an hour came to about 5,000 pesos, according to Tus Buenas Noticias. The price depends on the number of musicians and whether the banda has a singer.

In mid-2025, Luz Noticias reported 200 to 300 pesos per song, higher in peak season (Holy Week, summer vacation and Carnival). Booking a full hour usually works out better. These are beach prices: for a party, ask for an hourly quote with travel included.

Our price guide, with sources

For each celebration

Frequently asked questions

How much does a banda cost in Mazatlán?

On the beach, 200 to 300 pesos per song in 2025, and about 5,000 pesos an hour, according to Tus Buenas Noticias and Luz Noticias. It goes up at Holy Week, in summer and at Carnival.

Where was Banda El Recodo born?

In El Recodo, a rural district of the municipality of Mazatlán, in 1938, led by clarinetist Cruz Lizárraga, according to Luz Noticias.

Where can I find a banda sinaloense for a party in Mazatlán?

ZONAS has a page for bandas in Mazatlán and another for all of Sinaloa, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.