Banda, norteño and cumbia groups for hire in New Jersey
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Almost one in four New Jersey residents is Hispanic: 24.0% of its 9.5 million people, about 2.3 million (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.
A Chicago mariachi in Toms River
On October 27, 2026, Mariachi Herencia de México plays the Grunin Center in Toms River. It’s a 15-member mariachi formed in Chicago, with two Latin Grammy nominations, according to New Jersey Stage.
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 New Jersey today
ZONAS has 19 groups and musicians in New Jersey, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
And in all of the United States there are 3,248:
Other cities in New Jersey with groups
Groups in Newark
Groups in Camden
Groups in Toms River
What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in New Jersey at 617, and at $423 in Newark (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.
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 banda or a norteño group in New Jersey?
ZONAS has a page for groups across New Jersey and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi cost in New Jersey?
The Bash puts the average at 617 in New Jersey. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: New Jersey, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- New Jersey Stage, “Mariachi Herencia de Mexico” at the Grunin Center, October 27, 2026, accessed October 15, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in New Jersey (Camden page), accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.