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Mariachi & Latin Bands on the Isle of Wight

Hire a Latin band for your event on the Isle of Wight

If you want an event that feels like a summer holiday, a Latin band is a good place to start. Acts across the Isle of Wight 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.

Whether your event is near Cowes, Ventnor and Freshwater or elsewhere on the Isle of Wight, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Royal Ocean Racing Club, Appuldurcombe House and East Afton Farmhouse. If you're planning a themed night, it's worth checking where a band would set up and whether they can stroll among the tables.

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 the Isle of Wight, 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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Los Hermanos

Bringing All The Sounds Of Mexico To Modern Favourites & Mariachi Classics

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From £580

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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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“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.”

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“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”

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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.”

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

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

Local Venues in Isle of Wight

East Afton Farmhouse

East Afton Farmhouse

An 18th-century farmhouse and barns above Freshwater, on ground where the Isle of Wight Festival once stood. Exclusive use, big skies, room to dance.

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Northwood House

Northwood House

A grand listed house in its own park in the middle of Cowes, with a ballroom built for parties and lawns made for summer drinks and photographs.

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Royal Ocean Racing Club

Royal Ocean Racing Club

High on Castle Hill in Cowes with the Solent laid out below, the Royal Ocean Racing Club offers sea views, its own bedrooms and a room that likes a party.

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New Barn Farm

New Barn Farm

A stone barn with a vaulted timber roof near Calbourne, yours from Thursday to Sunday, with downland all around and gardens through the French doors.

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Cowes Yacht Haven

Cowes Yacht Haven

Marry with masts outside the window. The Events Centre at Cowes Yacht Haven is a big, adaptable waterside room in the heart of the sailing capital.

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Appuldurcombe House

Appuldurcombe House

A roofless Baroque mansion in Capability Brown parkland at Wroxall, yours alone on a Saturday. Few Isle of Wight weddings look anything like it.

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Albert Cottage Hotel

Albert Cottage Hotel

Once part of Queen Victoria's Osborne estate, this listed East Cowes villa has 10 bedrooms, 2 acres of private gardens and a kitchen of its own.

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Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store

Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store

Right on the water at Shepards Wharf in Cowes, with decking, a long pier and a big open room that takes a crowd and a band without blinking.

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Barton Manor

Barton Manor

Prince Albert's model farmstead at Whippingham, now a private estate of woods, lake and beach, with a stone barn made for a party after dark.

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