Giving a live serenade (serenata) means hiring musicians to arrive at a place and dedicate songs to someone. It is done online: you choose the city, group, date, and address, and pay 100% when booking, with the money held in escrow. It is a gift that is lived, not just opened.
Why is a serenade a good gift?
There are gifts that get used and gifts that get remembered. A serenade belongs to the second group: it takes up no space, doesn't break, isn't repeated, and doesn't depend on size or taste. What stays is the moment: the look of surprise, the chosen song, the video everyone watches again. For someone who already has everything, it is a truly different option.
It also adapts to any budget and occasion. You can give it with a small group or a large one, by day or by night, to one person or to an entire family.
For whom and for which occasion can you give it?
| Occasion | Suggested genre |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Mariachi (mañanitas) or trio |
| Anniversary | Romantic trio or violin |
| Mother's Day | Mariachi or marimba |
| Father's Day | Norteño or mariachi |
| Graduation | Banda or norteño |
| Apologizing | Trio with soft ballads |
| Declaration or proposal | Violin, saxophone, or trio |
| Retirement or achievement | Mariachi |
If there is no occasion
You can also give it "for no reason." Sometimes it is the most sincere way to say "I thought of you." An ordinary day, a quiet surprise, and a well-chosen song are worth a lot.
How do you give a serenade online?
- Choose the city where the person is in the list of musicians.
- Compare groups and prices. Every rate is published.
- Write the date, time, and full address.
- Pay 100% when booking; the money is held in escrow.
- The Serenattia team confirms availability.
- On the day of the surprise, scan the musician's QR before they play. That is when the payment is released.
If you won't be present, coordinate it with the Serenattia team when booking.
How much does it cost to give a serenade?
These are the lowest prices published today by musicians on Serenattia (October 2026), in pesos and before the service fee:
| City | From (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Puebla | MX$1,300 |
| CDMX | MX$1,500 |
| 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-level rates; a large group or a special time slot can cost more. The musician receives 100% of their rate and the client pays a 10% service fee, with a minimum of MX$200. If you ask for an invoice, the VAT (16%) goes on top. Compare more cities in the music price index for Mexico.
If you want to calculate quickly: add the rate, the service fee (10% or MX$200, whichever is greater), and, if you invoice, the VAT. That way you know the total before paying.
How to make the gift memorable
- Personalize the repertoire. One dedicated song is worth more than five random ones.
- Keep the secret until the last minute; a discovered surprise loses its force.
- Prepare a physical gesture (flowers, card, cake) to hand over at the end.
- Record the moment, from a discreet spot.
- Choose the right space: a patio, a terrace, or the entrance of the house.
- Let the neighbors know if the serenade is at night.
How to give it without it feeling improvised
If you want the gift to be clear in advance, you can write a card that says "you have a serenade on day X at Y o'clock" and hand it over like a voucher, or keep it secret until the musicians appear. Either works; choose the one that best fits the personality of the person receiving it.
Three quick ideas for giving a serenade
- For your mom: mariachi at a family meal, with a thank-you card.
- For your partner: trio at sunset, with a handwritten letter.
- For a friend: norteño or banda at a get-together, with a song that makes them laugh.
What does your booking include and how is your payment protected?
When you book you pay 100% in advance, but that money doesn't go to the musician right away: it is held in escrow. At the event, before the group starts to play, you scan the musician's QR code and at that moment the payment is released. If the group doesn't show up, there is no QR to scan and the money is not released. In addition, the Serenattia team confirms the availability of each booking, each group's price is published, and there is no exclusivity: you can compare and choose freely. If you need an invoice, it can be issued, and the VAT (16%) is added to the total.
When you are ready, book your live serenade.
Frequently asked questions
How do I give a live serenade?
Go to Serenattia, choose the city, compare groups with a visible price, enter the date and address, and pay online. The team confirms availability.
How much does a serenade cost as a gift?
The lowest prices published today run from MX$1,300 in Puebla to MX$4,000 in Guadalajara, before the service fee.
When is the musician paid?
You pay 100% when booking and it is held in escrow. It is released when you scan the musician's QR at the event, before they play.
Can I give it to someone in another city?
Yes, as long as there are musicians listed in that city.If you won't be present, coordinate it with the Serenattia team when booking.
How much is the service fee?
The musician receives 100% of their rate. The client pays a 10% fee, with a minimum of MX$200.
Can it be invoiced?
Yes. The VAT (16%) goes on top of the total.