Norteño bands for hire in Oxnard and Ventura County: live music for parties
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
Almost half the people in Ventura County are Hispanic: 45.6%, according to the US Census (July 2025 estimates). Here’s how many groups ZONAS has in Oxnard and the county for each genre, what they cost and where to find them.
ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.
A mariachi festival for moms
Every May, Oxnard holds its Mother’s Day mariachi festival at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. In 2026 it was on Saturday, May 9, according to Ventura County Coast, the county coast’s tourism site.
Below are Oxnard’s groups, counted live by genre and type. The county’s other cities still have few groups and are counted in all of California.
How many groups are in Oxnard today
ZONAS has 34 groups and musicians in Oxnard, counted live from the catalog. By genre:
And in all of California, counting those with no city listed, there are 1,505:
What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Oxnard at $633 (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 norteño band for a party in Oxnard?
ZONAS has a page for norteño groups in Oxnard and another with all its groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi cost in Oxnard?
The Bash puts the average at $633 in Oxnard. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.
When is Oxnard’s Mother’s Day mariachi festival?
In May, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. In 2026 it was on Saturday, May 9, according to Ventura County Coast.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Ventura County, July 1, 2025 estimates, accessed October 15, 2026.
- Ventura County Coast, “Oxnard Mother’s Day Mariachi Festival,” accessed October 15, 2026.
- The Bash, mariachi bands in Oxnard, accessed October 15, 2026.
- GigSalad, “Mariachi Bands for Hire Near Me,” accessed October 14, 2026.