Experience an unforgettable night
Rhythm & Brews Festival
Get ready for another unforgettable evening of live music, craft brews, fine wines, and lakeside fun at Reynolds Lake Oconee. Join us on October 23, 2026, at the Sandy Creek Barn Amphitheatre as Rhythm & Brews welcomes chart-topping headliner Sugar Ray and special guest Vertical Horizon for a night filled with iconic hits and high-energy performances.
Mark your calendar and secure your spot for one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Rhythm & Brews Festival
Live Music ▪️ Craft Beer & Wine ▪️ Food
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Sugar Ray
Headlining the 2026 festival is Sugar Ray, the multi-platinum rock band whose feel-good sound and timeless hits have defined the soundtrack of summer for more than three decades. Led by co-founder and frontman Mark McGrath, Sugar Ray has sold more than 10 million records worldwide and delivered chart-topping favorites including “Fly,” “Every Morning,” “Someday,” and “When It’s Over.” With a reputation for electrifying live performances, Sugar Ray brings its signature blend of nostalgia, energy, and crowd-pleasing hits to Rhythm & Brews 2026.
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Vertical Horizon
Joining the lineup is Vertical Horizon, the acclaimed rock band led by singer-songwriter Matt Scannell. Best known for the chart-topping smash hit “Everything You Want,” one of the most-played songs of the 2000s, the band has earned a devoted following through its thoughtful songwriting, powerful live performances, and enduring catalog of hits. From fan favorites like “You’re a God” and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)” to music that continues to resonate with audiences today, Vertical Horizon delivers a dynamic concert experience that ensures an extraordinary evening of live music on the lake.
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Beer & Wine
Join us pre-show in the Beer & Wine Garden and taste your way through an impressive line up of craft beer and wines. This garden is complimentary with your ticket.
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Food Service
The culinary team from Reynolds Lake Oconee will provide food service for the event for General Admission purchases, and an array of food trucks will be onsite and included for VIP ticket holders.
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Rhythm & Brews 2026
Buy Tickets Buy TicketsEnjoy superb selections of beer and wine, amazing food from the Reynolds culinary team, and an incredible performance by our headliners Sugar Ray and Vertical Horizon.
Additional Information
Tickets
General Admission: This ticket provides access to the pre-show craft beer and wine tasting garden, along with the concert. General admission tickets are $175.
VIP Tickets: The Ultimate Rhythm & Brews Experience - Includes General Admission access plus:
- VIP Hospitality Suite/Tent
- Complimentary food trucks
- Open Bar
- Complimentary shuttle
- Complimentary on-site parking
- VIP bathrooms
- Preferred seating & soft seating available in tent
- No ticketing fees
VIP tickets are $375.
Rhythm & Brews is a rain or shine event, and you must be 21 years old or older to purchase tickets and attend the event. No Refunds or Exchanges.
Transportation & Parking
There are several transportation and parking options. You may select your preference when purchasing tickets.
Shuttle Service - $65/person
Shuttle service will be available from Harmony Crossing and inside Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Pick Up Shuttle Stations:
The Lake Club | The Landing | Harmony Crossing | Great Waters
Onsite Parking - No Charge (limited availability, and carpooling is encouraged)
Pick-Up & Drop-Off - No Charge
Venue
A Reynolds Lake Oconee property, Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds sits on over 800 acres of beautiful countryside with a magnificent 6,750-square-foot, completely restored wood-beam barn, a 44-acre stocked lake and a two-story boathouse.
With its picturesque qualities — a gabled roof, exposed hardwood, rugged stone accents, a covered terrace anchored by a stone fireplace and a lakeside firepit — Sandy Creek Barn is an ideal venue for weddings, corporate functions, and parties.
Sponsors
The 2026 Rhythm & Brews Festival is presented by Reynolds Lake Oconee in collaboration with Oconee Performing Arts Society and Visit Lake Oconee.
