Banda and Mexican music groups for hire in New York: live music for parties
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Almost three in ten New Yorkers are Hispanic: 28.5%, according to the US Census (July 2025 estimates). And every September the Mexican community marches down Madison Avenue. Here’s how many groups ZONAS has in New York 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.
The Mexican Day Parade on Madison Avenue
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the 32nd Mexican Independence Day Parade in New York ran down Madison Avenue from 38th to 27th Street, according to Uno TV. Its organization dates back to 1994.
ZONAS still has few New York groups. They’re counted live below, along with the whole state, which also counts those with no city listed.
How many groups are in New York today
ZONAS has 29 groups and musicians in New York, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
And in all of New York, counting those with no city listed, there are 42:
What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in New York City at $630 (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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a banda or mariachi for a party in New York?
ZONAS has a page for New York groups and another for the state, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi cost in New York?
The Bash puts the average at $630 in New York City. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.
When is New York’s Mexican Day Parade?
In September, on Madison Avenue. In 2026 it was on Sunday the 20th, its 32nd edition, according to Uno TV.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: New York city, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- Uno TV, on the 2026 Mexican Independence Day Parade in New York, September 19, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in New York City, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.