In Mexico, Mother's Day (Día de las Madres) is always celebrated on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. If you live in the United States, you can book a serenata (serenade) on Serenattia for your mom in Mexico, paying by card in pesos with the money held in escrow.
When is Mother's Day in Mexico?
In Mexico, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 10, every year, whatever day it falls on. Unlike other countries where the date changes, here it is a fixed date, and that is why many families organize it ahead of time. If you live in the United States, it is worth having it on the calendar months in advance.
One of the Mexican traditions of that day is to bring music to Mom. Las Mañanitas, a mariachi or a trio in front of her house are part of the culture of the date.
How do you send a serenade for May 10 from the United States?
The process is the same as for any booking, but with one recommendation: do not leave it for the last minute. Check availability early, because the Serenattia team confirms the availability of each booking.
- Define the city where your mom lives.
- Go to /musicos and compare musicians published in that market.
- Book and pay 100% by card online.
- Coordinate the QR code scan with the team, when booking.
- Let a relative in Mexico know so the surprise goes well.
We do not promise arrival times in advance: what is confirmed is the availability of the booking.
How much does a Mother's Day serenade cost?
The lowest prices published today by musicians on Serenattia (October 2026) range from $1,300 MXN in Puebla and $1,500 MXN in Mexico City up to $4,000 MXN in Guadalajara, in pesos and before the service fee. Prices can change over time, so check the musician's profile when you book. To see more markets, see the index of music prices in Mexico.
From booking to serenade: the complete journey
Think of this journey as a normal booking, with the difference that you pay from the United States and the music plays in Mexico.
- You choose the market and the musician at /musicos.
- You pay 100% by card online, in Mexican pesos.
- Your money is held in escrow, it does not go straight to the musician.
- The Serenattia team confirms the availability of the booking.
- On the day of the event, the payment is released when the musician's QR code is scanned before they play. How that is done when the person paying is outside Mexico is coordinated with the team when booking.
That avoids the classic problem of paying from a distance and not knowing whether the musician showed up.
Every step stays within the platform and the payment is made by card, with no side agreements. For someone booking from another country, that clarity is part of the service: you know what you paid, how much the musician charges, how much the service fee is and at what moment the money is released.
What happens to my money if I pay from another country?
When you book you pay 100% and the money is held in escrow. It is not handed to the musician at that moment. It is released on the day of the event, when the musician's QR code is scanned before they play. That is Serenattia's trust argument: if the musician does not show up, the payment is not released.
The musician receives 100% of their rate. You pay a service fee of 10% separately with a minimum of $200 MXN. If you need an invoice, it can be invoiced and the VAT (16%) goes on top. You see all of this before paying, with no fine print.
That is the payment mechanism: the money waits in escrow and is only released when the musician's QR code is scanned at the event. It is a concrete protection for someone who cannot be present.
Serenattia charges by card online and the amount is charged in Mexican pesos. We do not handle conversion or exchange rates: the conversion is done by your bank or your card issuer when processing the charge. If you want to know whether your bank applies any fee for purchases in another currency, ask it before paying.
A practical tip: review the total amount in pesos before confirming the payment and keep your receipt. If your bank sends you an alert for an international charge, it is normal that you will want to authorize it right away. We cannot tell you how much it will be in dollars because we do not handle exchange rates: that depends on the date and on your bank.
One last tip: if your mom has sisters, children or grandchildren nearby, let them know so the gathering is complete. The May 10 serenade is enjoyed more with family.
An honest clarification: Serenattia was born in Mexico and the musicians are in Mexico. We only offer serenades in the markets where musicians are published: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Querétaro, Toluca, Monterrey, Cuernavaca, Mérida, Cancún and Playa del Carmen.
If you are a musician in Mexico and want families in the United States to find you, you can publish your profile for free at /registro-musico.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day in Mexico?
On May 10 of every year.
Can I book the serenade months in advance?
You can book for the date you need. The Serenattia team confirms the availability of each booking.
Which cities have musicians on Serenattia?
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Querétaro, Toluca, Monterrey, Cuernavaca, Mérida, Cancún and Playa del Carmen.
How do I pay from the United States?
By card online. The charge is in Mexican pesos and your bank does the conversion.
Who scans the QR if I am not there?
It is coordinated with the Serenattia team when booking.
How far in advance should I book?
It is best to book early so the Serenattia team can confirm availability. We do not promise response times or musician arrival times.