To hire musicians for a serenata (serenade) in Mexico, choose your city, compare groups with visible prices (mariachi, trio, norteño, banda or violin), book the date and pay online. On Serenattia the payment is held in escrow and is only released to the musician when you scan their QR code at the event.
What types of musicians can you ask for a serenade?
These are the most common options:
- Mariachi: the classic. Trumpets, violins and guitarrón for a serenade you can hear from the street. Ideal for birthdays, May 10 and declarations of love.
- Romantic trio: guitars and soft voices. Perfect for an intimate serenade, for apartments or terraces where a full mariachi would be too much.
- Norteño: accordion and bajo sexto, for those who grew up on corridos and cumbias.
- Banda: more volume and party, designed for big gatherings.
- Solo violin or saxophone: an elegant touch for anniversaries and proposals.
- Marimba and rondalla: options with a lot of regional tradition for surprising in a different way.
How do you hire them on Serenattia, step by step?
The idea is that sending a serenade should be as easy as sending flowers. The process is short:
- Go to the list of musicians and choose your city.
- Compare profiles: each group shows its published rate, its genre and its description.
- Choose the date, time and address of the serenade.
- Pay 100% when booking. The money is held in escrow, it does not go straight to the musician.
- The Serenattia team confirms the availability of your booking.
- On the day of the event you scan the musician's QR before they play. At that moment the payment is released.
How much does it cost to hire musicians for a serenade?
The price depends on the city, the genre and the number of members. These are the lowest prices published today by musicians on Serenattia (October 2026), in pesos and before the service fee:
| City | From (MXN) |
|---|---|
| CDMX | MX$1,500 |
| Puebla | MX$1,300 |
| Mérida | MX$1,700 |
| Cancún | MX$1,800 |
| Playa del Carmen | MX$2,000 |
| Toluca | MX$2,200 |
| Querétaro | MX$2,400 |
| Monterrey | MX$2,500 |
| Cuernavaca | MX$3,600 |
| Guadalajara | MX$4,000 |
These are entry rates, not averages: a larger group or a special time slot can cost more. To see how prices compare by city, check the music price index for Mexico.
What is added to the musician's price?
The musician receives 100% of their rate. You pay a separate 10% service fee, with a minimum of MX$200. If you need an invoice, it can be issued and VAT (16%) goes on top. That way you know the total before paying, with no surprise charges at serenade time.
An example with simple numbers: if the group publishes MX$2,000, the service fee would be MX$200 (10%), and the total before VAT is MX$2,200. If the group publishes MX$1,500, 10% would be MX$150, but the MX$200 minimum applies, so the total is MX$1,700.
Why hire online and not with the first contact you find?
Many serenades are arranged by message with someone who "knows a group." It works until nobody shows up. Hiring through a marketplace changes three things:
- Visible price: you compare before asking.
- Escrow payment: if the group does not show up, the payment is not released to the musician.
- No exclusivity: musicians can keep their own calendar and you choose freely.
In addition, the Serenattia team reviews and confirms the availability of each booking, so you do not depend on a chat that leaves you on read.
How to choose the group depending on the size of the event
The number of people and the space decide more than the genre. A quick guide:
- Intimate serenade for one person: trio, violin or saxophone. It is heard up close and does not overwhelm.
- Family gathering at home: mariachi or norteño, which sound good and encourage singing along.
- Party with dancing: banda, which fills a patio or a hall and lets everyone move.
- Corporate or office event: small groups that do not interfere with work or meetings.
Information the musician needs from you
For the visit to go well, gather this information before booking and share it clearly:
- Full address, with landmarks and, if there is controlled access, the name of whoever authorizes entry.
- Approximate time and desired length.
- Songs you definitely want, and the ones to avoid.
- The honoree's name and one or two phrases to dedicate.
- A contact person who will receive the musician.
With that information, the Serenattia team can confirm the availability of the booking with fewer back-and-forths.
Tips for the serenade to go well
- Book in advance, especially on dates like May 10, February 14 or December.
- Give the full address and a landmark to find the place.
- Let a neighbor or the family know if the serenade is at night, to avoid scares.
- Choose the songs ahead of time: ask the group about its repertoire and request a dedicated one.
- Prepare who will scan the QR: it must be the client, before the musician starts playing.
When you are ready, you can see the musicians available in your city and book in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hire musicians for a serenade in Mexico?
Go to Serenattia, choose your city, compare groups with visible prices, select the date and time, and pay online. The team confirms the availability of your booking.
When is the musician paid?
You pay 100% when booking, but the money is held in escrow. It is released to the musician at the event, when you scan their QR code before they play.
How much does Serenattia charge?
The musician receives 100% of their rate. The client pays a 10% service fee, with a minimum of MX$200.
Can I ask for an invoice?
Yes, you can be invoiced. VAT (16%) is added to the total.
Can I choose the musical genre?
Yes. You can search for mariachi, trio, norteño, banda, violin, saxophone, marimba and others, depending on the city and the groups published.
In which cities are prices published?
Today there are published rates in CDMX, Puebla, Guadalajara, Querétaro, Monterrey, Toluca, Cuernavaca, Mérida, Cancún and Playa del Carmen.