Banda groups for hire in the state of Veracruz
Published October 15, 2026. Every figure has its source at the end; ZONAS counts are live.
ZONAS still has few groups based in Veracruz. Here they are, along with the neighboring states, and how to get quotes.
ZONAS doesn’t sell performances or take a commission: you talk directly with the group, and the deal is between you.
The Candelaria in Tlacotalpan
The 2026 Candelaria festivities in Tlacotalpan ran January 31 to February 9, with free concerts: Los Recoditos on February 2 and a gala night of the Encuentro de Soneros on the 3rd, according to N+.
ZONAS still has few groups based in Veracruz. So you have options, below are also the neighboring states with groups, with their numbers counted live. If you hire one from out of state, ask whether travel is extra.
How many groups are in Veracruz today
ZONAS has 9 groups and musicians in Veracruz, counted live from the catalog.
And in all of Mexico there are 1,009:
The closest to Veracruz
For more options, these are the states next to Veracruz with groups on ZONAS:
Other cities in Veracruz with groups
Groups in Veracruz
Groups in Xalapa
What it costs
We couldn’t find a 2025 or 2026 source with prices for groups in Veracruz. Mexico has no official rate table: each group sets its own price, and the number of musicians moves it most, according to Excélsior (June 2025).
As a reference, in Mexico City a 6- to 8-member mariachi charged 3,000 to 4,000 pesos an hour in 2025, according to the same article. Get two or three hourly quotes and compare how many musicians come and whether sound and travel are included.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a group for my party in Veracruz?
ZONAS has a page for groups across Veracruz, with their music, social media and direct contact, no commission. This guide also lists the neighboring states with groups.
When is the Candelaria in Tlacotalpan?
In early February. In 2026 it ran January 31 to February 9, according to N+.
How much does a group cost in Veracruz?
We couldn’t find a recent source with prices for Veracruz. There’s no official rate table, and the price depends mostly on the number of musicians, so it’s worth getting two or three hourly quotes.