The organizers of the Qingdao International Beer Festival have announced that ticket prices for the event will be fixed at 10 yuan (US$1.56) for morning entry and 15 yuan (US$2.35) after 3 pm. The announcement means that ticket prices for the event have remained unchanged for 12 years.

The organizers hope that the ticket price will make the festival accessible to all, and that it will also act as a beer expo and a city brand for Qingdao.