Norteño bands for hire in Minnesota

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

About 420,000 Hispanics live in Minnesota: 7.2% of its 5.8 million people (calculated from US Census estimates as of July 2025). Here are ZONAS groups across the state, city by city.

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

The West Side’s Cinco de Mayo

In early May 2026, St. Paul’s West Side celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a car show on Friday and a parade and performances on Saturday, with music and dancing, according to MPR News.

Below are the groups for the whole state, the cities with the most groups and a section for each smaller city.

How many groups are in Minnesota today

ZONAS has 12 groups and musicians in Minnesota, counted live from the catalog.

All of Minnesota

And in all of the United States there are 3,248:

All of the United States Guide to the United States

Other cities in Minnesota with groups

Groups in Minneapolis

See the 7 groups in Minneapolis

What it costs

The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Minneapolis at 320 and in Saint Paul (accessed October 15, 2026). It doesn’t say whether that’s per hour or per event.

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 in Minnesota?

ZONAS has a page for groups across Minnesota and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.

How much does a mariachi cost in Minnesota?

The Bash puts the average at 320 in Minneapolis. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.