Live music for parties in the San Fernando Valley
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
In the San Fernando Valley, the City of San Fernando celebrated its 115th birthday with mariachi and ballet folklórico. Here’s how many groups ZONAS has in the Valley 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.
San Fernando turns 115 with mariachi
The City of San Fernando celebrated its 115th birthday on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at City Hall, with Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando and Las Palmas Ballet Folklórico, according to the city.
Much of the Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles, and many of its groups appear on ZONAS as Los Angeles. Below are the Valley places with groups listed; the Los Angeles guide counts the whole city.
How many groups are in the San Fernando Valley today
ZONAS has 14 groups and musicians in the San Fernando Valley, counted live from the catalog.
By city:
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 Los Angeles at $505 (accessed October 13, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a group for a party in the San Fernando Valley?
ZONAS has the groups in Burbank, Sylmar, Pacoima and Reseda, and many more within the Los Angeles page, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
How much does a mariachi cost in the San Fernando Valley?
The Bash puts the average at $505 in Los Angeles. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi in the US at $350 to $650.