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Mariachi & Latin Bands in Newcastle upon Tyne

Mariachi, salsa and Latin party bands for events in Newcastle upon Tyne

Mariachi and Latin bands are some of the most visual acts you can book. In Newcastle upon Tyne, they're a favourite for fiesta-themed parties, Cinco de Mayo nights, barbecues, festival slots and corporate events, with musicians who play among the guests as easily as they play on stage.

Across Newcastle upon Tyne, Latin bands are booked for events in and around Tynemouth, Gosforth and Gateshead. Venues in the area include Jesmond Dene House, The Parlour at Blagdon and The Vermont Hotel, and there's room at all of them for a strolling mariachi set during drinks or a salsa band on the dance floor later on.

Latin music covers a lot of ground. Some acts are traditional mariachi groups in full charro suits, others are salsa and Cuban bands built for dancing, and others play Brazilian samba, bossa nova or Latin-flavoured versions of pop hits. Watching a couple of videos is the quickest way to find the one that fits your event.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every Latin act on this page covers Newcastle upon Tyne. Travel is built into the quote, the band brings what it needs to be heard, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

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

Check the room and any sound limiter before you choose. Acoustic mariachi and bossa nova acts work almost anywhere, while amplified salsa and party bands need power and floor space. For outdoor events, ask about cover and power for the band.

A trio or four-piece typically starts from around £500, while a larger salsa or mariachi band for a full evening can reach £2,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Each Latin act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how a band gets a crowd moving than any description can.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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

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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”

Local Venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene House

An Arts and Crafts mansion in a wooded valley of waterfalls and rustic bridges, only minutes from the middle of Newcastle. A rare city address.

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Northside Farm

Northside Farm

A converted barn and round Gin Gang on 70 acres near Hadrian's Wall, with glamping pods, lakes and the whole farm to yourselves for three days.

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The Biscuit Factory

The Biscuit Factory

A Victorian warehouse in Ouseburn turned contemporary art gallery, where you can marry surrounded by original work that is genuinely for sale.

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The Parlour at Blagdon

The Parlour at Blagdon

A listed smithy and stable yard on the Blagdon Estate, ten minutes north of Newcastle, with festoon-lit beams and a courtyard full of flowers.

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Wylam Brewery

Wylam Brewery

The last building standing from Newcastle's 1929 exhibition, reborn as a brewery and wedding venue with a daylit dome in the middle of Exhibition Park.

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The Vermont Hotel

The Vermont Hotel

A five-star hotel on the Quayside, once Northumberland's council chambers, with rooftop views over the Tyne Bridge and Castle Keep.

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Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle Civic Centre

A landmark civic building in the middle of Newcastle whose Banqueting Hall seats 500 for dinner and has a fully sprung dancefloor already in place.

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Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall

A Gothic mansion in 300 acres of Northumberland parkland, with a Great Hall whose vaulted ceiling is painted sky blue and scattered with gold stars.

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Close House

Close House

A 250-year-old estate on the north bank of the Tyne near Hadrian's Wall, with 400 acres of Northumberland countryside and long valley views.

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