St Albans Beer & Cider Festival runs from Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th September 2025, and is open each day from midday until 11pm.
Ready to plan your visit? Here's how it works.
Book a ticket package online
Booking a ticket package online is the best value way to enjoy our Festival experience. All our packages represent a discount on the equivalent door price, plus they include your glass deposit and a £10 beer/cider token card to get you started.
We have extra value packages for arrival before 4pm, as well as all-day packages which allow you to turn up any time you like. Once you've arrived at the venue and booked in, you can stay for as long as you wish, or even request a pass-out wristband to leave and return later the same day.
Discounted ticket packages are available for CAMRA members and NUS card-holders*. And multi-day Festival season passes are also on offer for those who want to visit on multiple occasions (see below for more info).
Not only do you save money by booking online, but you get priority entry if the Festival is busy.
So what are you waiting for? Order your tickets now to reserve your place!
* CAMRA/NUS discounts available on all-day packages and season passes. A valid membership card must be produced on arrival.
Book a Season Pass online
Want to visit the Festival on more than one occasion, participate in a range of our special events, check out a selection of our live bands, or play each four editions of our nightly free Music Bingo? Then a multi-day Season Pass is the perfect option for you!
Our Season Passes represent a super discount on standard admission prices, saving you loads of money. They cover admission only, so you're free to hire a glass each time you visit and get a refund on it when you leave.
Every day is different at St Albans Beer & Cider Festival so why force yourself to choose? Grab a Season Pass and be a true festival regular!
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Pay on the door
If you prefer, you can still pay on the door (subject to venue capacity), by visiting the Alban Arena box office during Festival opening hours. Because we have to pay commission to the venue on these ticket sales, admission is more expensive than if you book with us online, and you will also need to purchase your glass and tokens separately once inside the Festival. The box office accepts cash and major credit/debit cards.
The on-the-door admission price for all sessions is £10 (or £5 for those with a valid CAMRA or NUS membership card).
