Cumbia and grupero bands for hire in Mexico City
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
In Mexico City, the Tlalpan borough now has its own mariachi festival. Here are ZONAS groups in the city and what a mariachi charges per hour.
ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.
A mariachi festival in Tlalpan
On January 18, 2026, the Tlalpan borough held the second edition of its Festival del Mariachi, free, on the borough hall esplanade, to mark International Mariachi Day, every January 21, according to adn40.
Below are the groups for the whole city, including those without a borough listed.
How many groups are in Mexico City today
ZONAS has 21 groups and musicians in Mexico City, counted live from the catalog.
The cities with the most groups:
And in all of Mexico there are 1,009:
What it costs
Mexico City has no official rate table: each group sets its own price, and the number of musicians moves it most, according to Excélsior (June 2025).
As a reference, a 6- to 8-member mariachi charged 3,000 to 4,000 pesos an hour in 2025, according to the same article. Get two or three hourly quotes and compare how many musicians come and whether sound and travel are included.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a group for my party in Mexico City?
ZONAS has a page for groups across Mexico City and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi charge per hour in Mexico City?
A 6- to 8-member mariachi charged 3,000 to 4,000 pesos an hour in 2025, according to Excélsior. There’s no official rate table, so it’s worth getting two or three quotes.
When is International Mariachi Day?
Every January 21. In 2026, the Tlalpan borough celebrated it with its Festival del Mariachi on Sunday the 18th, free, according to adn40.