Banda, mariachi and norteño bands for hire in New York State
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
One in five New York State residents is Hispanic: 21.0% of its 20 million people, about 4.2 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.
The Mexican parade on Madison Avenue
On September 20, 2026, New York’s Mexican Independence Day parade held its 32nd edition: it ran down Madison Avenue from East 38th to East 27th Street, free, with music and dance, according to UnoTV.
New York City has its own guide. 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 York today
ZONAS has 42 groups and musicians in New York, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
The cities with the most groups:
And in all of the United States there are 3,248:
Other cities in New York with groups
Groups in New York City
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What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in New York City at $630 and at $625 in Rochester (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 mariachi in New York State?
ZONAS has a page for groups across New York State and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
When is New York’s Mexican parade?
In September, around Mexican Independence Day. In 2026 it was on Sunday the 20th, down Madison Avenue, according to UnoTV.
How much does a mariachi cost in New York City?
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.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: New York, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- UnoTV, “Desfile de la Independencia de México en Nueva York 2026: cuándo, dónde y cómo verlo este domingo,” September 19, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in New York City, accessed October 15, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Rochester, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.