We pride ourselves on offering the lowest possible ticket prices, without compromising on quality.

As a non-profit event, our main goal is to provide the best visitor experience we can and maximise participation, while covering our costs. Any surplus we do make is either donated to charity or used to fund campaigning.

If you're a CAMRA member, admission to our festival is free of charge - all you have to do is purchase a drinks token and a refundable glass online via our website, and there is no additional admission charge at all!

If you're not a CAMRA member, there is an admission fee but you may be surprised how low it is. Compared with other large beer and cider events, our advance ticket prices represent superb value - especially considering that most packages include a £10 drinks token plus a souvenir glass worth £5.

And then once you're in the festival, you'll find our beers and ciders priced sensibly, in line with what you'd pay in a typical pub in the area - not inflated "event prices".

To demonstrate just how low our admission fees are, here is a comparison with some other 2026 events.

EventLowest available price (admission only)Highest available price (admission only)
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival£4.49*£10
Sausage & Cider Festival St Albans£34.95£53.95
Sound Bites Festival£31.50£52.50
Hertfordshire Oktoberfest (2025 prices shown)£18.41£23.05

The table above relates to standard adult admission prices for single days and excludes VIP packages and concessions e.g. for carers. Booking fees are included.

* When purchased as part of an advance ticket package along with a drinks token and glass.

For more detail about our ticket options, see here.