Sierreño, banda and norteño bands for hire in Washington State
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
15.5% of Washington State’s people are Hispanic, according to the US Census (July 2025 estimates), and many live far from Seattle, in the valleys of central Washington. Here are ZONAS groups, 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 Wenatchee Valley mariachi festival
Every March, the Mariachi Northwest Festival brings mariachi students from across the Pacific Northwest to the Wenatchee Valley. Its next edition has workshops on March 24 to 26, 2027, and a gala concert on the 27th, according to the festival.
Seattle 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 Washington State today
ZONAS has 70 groups and musicians in Washington State, 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 Washington State with groups
Groups in Yakima
Groups in Tacoma
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What it costs
The Bash puts the average cost to hire a mariachi in Seattle at $450 (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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find sierreño groups or bandas in Washington State?
ZONAS has a page for groups across Washington State and one for each city with groups, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission.
When is the Mariachi Northwest Festival?
In March, in the Wenatchee Valley. The 2027 edition has workshops on March 24 to 26 and a gala on the 27th, according to the festival.
How much does a mariachi cost in Washington State?
The Bash puts the average at $450 in Seattle. By the hour, GigSalad puts a professional mariachi at $350 to $650.