Live music for parties in Miami and South Florida
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Seven in ten people in Miami-Dade County are Hispanic: 70.6%, according to the US Census (July 2025 estimates). Here’s how many groups ZONAS has in Miami and South Florida, and what they cost.
ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.
Homestead’s mariachi conservatory
In Homestead, at the south end of the county, the Homestead-Miami Mariachi Conservatory grew from 20 to more than 400 students in its first ten years, and partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which gave it a permanent home at Leisure City K-8 Center, according to UnidosUS (February 2025).
Homestead has drawn farmworkers from Mexico, Central America and Haiti for generations, according to the same article.
ZONAS still has few South Florida groups. Miami’s are counted live below, along with the whole state, which also counts those with no city listed.
How many groups are in Miami today
ZONAS has 14 groups and musicians in Miami, counted live from the catalog.
And in all of Florida, counting those with no city listed, there are 41:
What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Miami at $365 (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 mariachi or banda for a party in Miami?
ZONAS has a page for Miami groups and another for all of Florida, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi cost in Miami?
The Bash puts the average at $365 in Miami. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.
Are there mariachi schools in South Florida?
Yes: the Homestead-Miami Mariachi Conservatory, which grew from 20 to more than 400 students in ten years, according to UnidosUS.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Miami-Dade County, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- UnidosUS, “UnidosUS Affiliate MAC’s mariachi conservatory and its partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools helps students thrive inside and outside of school,” February 12, 2025.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Miami, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.