Festival dates are September 16 – 19 September 2026
As in previous years this is a CASHLESS festival. Payments in all areas (bars, glasses, food, membership, tombola etc.) are by bank card or contactless only.
Tickets on sale now from here: https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/557/york-beer-and-cider-festival-2026.
CAMRA member admission prices: FREE ENTRY to all session (you need to show a valid CAMRA Membership card on entry to validate your ticket). Be sure to get a ticket in advance to guarantee entry for your chosen session(s).
Public admission prices: Wednesday £4.50; Thursday £5.50 per session or £8.50 for the day; Friday £8.50 per session or £12.50 for the day; Saturday £8.50 for the day.
You will need a glass to get served at the festival – either one you bring along (CE-marked and lined, e.g. previous Festival polycarbonates) or a souvenir glass, which are on sale at the festival – new bowl-shaped Mencia glasses (often used for craft ale), full colour Souvenir Pint glasses or Goblets are all available for £3.50 each (non-refundable). If you plan to attend on multiple days, remember to bring your glass along with you.
We are not closing between sessions though we will ask afternoon session ticket holders to either leave or buy a discounted extension ticket.
We welcome families in all areas. Children are admitted free but they must leave the site by 20:00.
Tickets on sale now from here: https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/557/york-beer-and-cider-festival-2026.
Wednesday 16 Preview day
Price: £4.50 all day (CAMRA members FREE)
A bargain when you come early!
No session tickets for this day – once in you can stay as long as you like (until closing at 22:30)
Trade session (by invitation only) starts at 13:00 – then stay as long as you like until closing.
CAMRA members entry from 15:00.
Public entry from 17:00.
Thursday 17 September
There are two sessions:
- Afternoon (12:00 – 17:30) price £5.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
- Evening (17:30 – 22:30) price £5.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
Or an all day ticket (12:00 – 22:30) price £8.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
Friday18 September
There are two sessions:
- Afternoon (12:00 – 17:30) price £8.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
- Evening (17:30 – 22:30) price £8.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
Or an all day ticket (12:00 – 22:30) price £12.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
Saturday 19 September
Open 12 noon to 22:30 (one all day session):
- Advance tickets (for entry before 17:30) price £8.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
- Pay on the door only after 17:30 price £8.50 (CAMRA members FREE)
Payments on site
This is a CASHLESS festival.
As in previous years this is a CASHLESS festival. Payments in all areas (bars, glasses, food, membership and tombola) are by bank card or contactless only.
Tickets on sale now from here: https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/557/york-beer-and-cider-festival-2026.