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Mariachi & Latin Bands in Cornwall

Mariachi, salsa and Latin party bands for events in Cornwall

If you want an event that feels like a summer holiday, a Latin band is a good place to start. Acts across Cornwall play Mexican mariachi, Cuban and salsa sets, Brazilian samba and bossa nova, and Latin-flavoured party covers, and they're booked for private parties, weddings and corporate events alike.

Popular event venues in Cornwall include Nancarrow Farm, Pengenna Manor and Launcells Barton, and our mariachi and Latin acts play events across St Ives, Falmouth and Newquay. Tell us your venue and the kind of atmosphere you want when you enquire and we'll suggest acts that suit both.

Not every Latin act does the same job. A mariachi group is at its best strolling among guests with trumpets and guitars, a salsa band fills a dance floor, and a bossa nova duo or trio sets a relaxed tone for a drinks reception or dinner. Knowing the kind of moment you want makes the choice much easier.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The mariachi and Latin acts listed here all travel to Cornwall, include travel in the price, and arrive with their own sound set-up where it's needed. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £500 for a smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger band, depending on line-up, date and set times
  • Mariachi, salsa, Cuban, samba, bossa nova and Latin party acts
  • Strolling sets for drinks receptions and stage sets for dancing
  • Travel is included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Start with the atmosphere you want. A Mexican-themed party or a lively drinks reception suits a mariachi band; a night of dancing suits a salsa or Latin party band; a relaxed dinner or garden party suits a bossa nova duo or trio. Many acts come in several sizes, from a small strolling line-up to a full stage band.

Most mariachi and Latin bookings fall between about £500 and £2,500. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long they play, and summer weekends are the busiest time. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Rather than a generic demo, each act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and client reviews. Between them you'll get a clear sense of the sound and the costumes well before the day.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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FAQs

The category covers traditional mariachi groups, salsa and Cuban bands, Brazilian samba and bossa nova acts, Latin jazz ensembles and Latin party bands that also play chart hits. Each act's page shows its style, line-up and song list.

Yes, that's what mariachi does best. Most mariachi groups play acoustically, so they can move between tables or around a garden during a drinks reception, a meal or a fun day. Check the act's page or ask us when you enquire.

Most do. Mariachi groups usually perform in charro suits and sombreros, and many salsa and Latin party bands have their own stage outfits. The photos and videos on each act's page show exactly what to expect.

Most do. Stage and dance bands bring their own PA; acoustic and strolling acts may need nothing at all. Larger line-ups need floor space and power nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue, along with any sound limiter.

From around £500 for a smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger band. The number of musicians, the date and the length of the booking make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Yes. Many couples book a mariachi group or a bossa nova trio for the drinks reception, then a salsa or Latin party band for the evening. Some acts can cover both, and we can suggest combinations when you enquire.

Reviews

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“A great service from the Hireaband office who communicated my requests to the band. Los Gigantes were fantastic at my wedding, they were a fabulous surprise for my guests(and husband) and were perfect to get the party started. They performed my requested song perfectly and helped make the day unique and unforgettable. I fully recommend and would book again.”

(5)

“Los Gigantes were absolutely fab! Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed them - definitely one of our stand out memories of the day”

(5)

“We absolutely loved working with los Hermanos - great experience and lovely people. Please do let them know how happy we were!”

(5)

“Thank you for your your excellent handling of my booking form start to finish. I have been glad to recommend your service to my friends and colleagues. Thank you again.”

(5)

“Great band, made our wedding really special. Were super helpful with adjusting timings to fit into the day as it fell behind schedule. Would recommend to anyone”

Local Venues in Cornwall

Nancarrow Farm

Nancarrow Farm

An organic family farm in the lanes outside Truro, where restored barns, a millpond and wood-fired feasts make for a wonderfully unhurried wedding.

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Launcells Barton

Launcells Barton

Hidden in wooded countryside near Bude, this listed manor and its barns hand you 230 Cornish acres entirely to yourselves for the whole weekend.

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Tredudwell Manor

Tredudwell Manor

High above Lanteglos-by-Fowey with the Heritage Coast in view, this 18th-century manor pairs country-house charm with a glorious oak reception barn.

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Boconnoc House

Boconnoc House

A Georgian house, a lake and a two-mile private drive: Boconnoc near Lostwithiel hands you hundreds of Cornish acres and six ways to say your vows.

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Pengenna Manor

Pengenna Manor

Set in its own valley near Wadebridge, this 450-year-old manor offers nine licensed ceremony spots, rustic barns and 300 acres of Cornish quiet.

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Lusty Glaze

Lusty Glaze

A private cove on the edge of Newquay, reached by cliff steps, where you can marry on the sand and dance with the Atlantic just beyond the deck.

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Eden Project

Eden Project

Say your vows among olive trees or beneath the rainforest canopy at Cornwall's Eden Project, then dance late inside a glowing, softly lit biome.

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Polhawn Fort

Polhawn Fort

A Victorian fort on the cliff at Whitsand Bay with its own beach below, exclusively yours.

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

A granite castle in 72 acres on the hill above St Ives, with turrets, sea views and room for everyone to stay.

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