Mariachi and live music in Los Cabos
Mexico's most exclusive luxury destination. Beach weddings with the iconic Arch as a backdrop, five-star resorts and affluent travelers create the highest demand for luxury musicians.
Let me know when there are musicians in Los Cabos
We don't have any musicians listed in Los Cabos yet. Leave your WhatsApp number and the date: we'll message you as soon as we have options for your event.
Are you a musician in Los Cabos? List your profile for free
Clients are looking for music in Los Cabos and nobody shows up here yet. Be the first.
List my profile for freeHow much does live music cost in Los Cabos?
A mariachi in Los Cabos costs $2,000 to $4,500 MXN per hour (national range) on a regular day, for a group of 6 to 8 musicians. This is the published national range: there is no verifiable local figure for this city yet, and we don't estimate one. To understand what drives the rate by format, time and date, read how much a mariachi charges per hour in Mexico (in Spanish).
| Format | Unit | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Mariachi | per hour | $2,000 to $4,500 MXN |
| Romantic trio | per serenade | $2,300 to $3,500 MXN |
| Banda sinaloense | per hour | $2,000 to $5,000 MXN |
| Norteño group | per hour | $1,500 to $3,500 MXN |
| Saxophonist and jazz | per event | $1,000 to $5,500 MXN |
| Violinist | per event | $3,500 to $5,200 MXN |
| String quartet | per event | $9,000 to $18,000 MXN |
| DJ | per event | $3,000 to $25,000 MXN |
| Trova | per serenade | $500 to $1,500 MXN |
| Choir | per event | No public range |
| Party cover band | per event | $10,000 to $50,000 MXN |
| DJ with live sax or violin | per event | $15,000 to $28,000 MXN |
| Marimba | per 2 hours | from $2,600 MXN |
Great for events in Los Cabos
Famous musicians from Los Cabos
No Doubt / Gwen Stefani
Alternative rock/PopGwen Stefani shot the video for 'Underneath It All' in Los Cabos in 2002, starting a trend of international artists in Baja California Sur.
Café Tacvba
Alternative rockThe legendary Mexico City band chose Los Cabos to film scenes of its documentary 'Seguir Siendo' in 2012.
Natalie Merchant
Folk/RockAn American artist who has held creative retreats in Los Cabos, inspired by Baja's desert and ocean landscape.
Historic concerts in Los Cabos
Cabo Jazz Festival
2023 · Hotel MédanoThe annual jazz festival in Los Cabos draws top international musicians with sunset performances on the beach.
Dave Matthews Band
2019 · Playa El MédanoAn exclusive concert for VIP guests of the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos with a view of the Arch.
Pitbull
2017 · Pueblo Bonito PacíficaA New Year's celebration with Mr. Worldwide that brought together more than 5,000 people on the beach.
Music fun facts about Los Cabos
Los Cabos is the beach wedding destination with the most American visitors in all of Latin America.
The average wedding in Los Cabos costs between $800,000 and $2,000,000 MXN.
Los Cabos resorts sign musicians for full seasons of 3 to 6 months.
When do prices go up in Los Cabos?
Prices go up 30% to 100%. In Mexico City they reach $10,000 per hour; Guadalajara $3,500 to $7,000, Monterrey $4,000 to $8,000 and Querétaro $4,000 to $7,500.
The number one peak of the year for serenades: up to 3 times the base rate.
A short, intense peak. In Mexico City, $1,500 to $3,500 per serenade.
Massive nationwide demand for mañanitas across the country.
Calendars fill up as November goes on. Norteño, DJ and party cover bands are the standard formats.
The one thing you control is when you book. Locking in a national holiday date in July or August, or a wedding 3 to 6 months out, is what keeps you from paying last-minute premiums.
FAQ about live music in Los Cabos
How much does a mariachi cost in Los Cabos?
A mariachi in Los Cabos costs $2,000 to $4,500 MXN per hour (national range) on a regular day, for a group of 6 to 8 musicians. This is the published national range: there is no verifiable local figure for this city yet, and we don't estimate one.
What kinds of live music can you book in Los Cabos?
The most requested in Los Cabos are DJ, International, Beach acoustic, Mariachi. Besides mariachi, people book romantic trios for serenades, DJs for weddings and quinceañeras, saxophonists for cocktail hour, string quartets for ceremonies and party cover bands for the whole celebration.
When do live music prices go up in Los Cabos?
On September 15 and 16, mariachi prices go up 30% to 100%, and on May 10 (Mother's Day in Mexico) up to 3 times the base rate. Prices also rise on peak wedding season weekends, from September to November and from February to May.
How far in advance should you book music in Los Cabos?
For a wedding, 3 to 6 months. For September 15 or May 10, book 2 months ahead: those are the nights when every group's calendar fills up at once.
What does a mariachi's hourly price include?
The range covers the group's performance in the reference format. Travel, overtime and peak-date premiums are quoted separately, and that is where the final total varies the most. Ask for an itemized quote in writing before you put down a deposit.
How do you book live music in Los Cabos without overpaying?
Compare at least three quotes for the same format and the same length, ask for travel and overtime to be itemized, and book early. In Los Cabos, the gap between the lowest and highest quote for the same format usually comes down to the number of musicians and the time of day, not quality.
Looking for musicians in Los Cabos?
Compare verified musicians, watch demos and book in minutes. Prices from $12,000–$55,000 MXN.
See available musiciansAre you a musician in Los Cabos?
Create your free profile and get requests straight from clients. You only pay 10% when you confirm a booking.
Join as a musician