Overview

• Juicy Beats kicked off its 30th and final open-air festival in Dortmund’s Westfalenpark today featuring acts such as Tream, Montez and Zsa Zsa.
• Organizers set day tickets at €80 and weekend passes at €110 after closing presale to offset industry-wide inflation and rising production costs.
• Social media commentary has ranged from calling the lineup laughable and the prices excessive to fans urging a more positive send-off.
• The pricing adjustments reflect both ongoing inflation pressures and past efforts by co-founder Carsten Helmich to keep ticket costs low.
• Event planners are in talks with Dortmund city hall and private sponsors to secure funding for a potential 2026 relaunch.