The upcoming ‘Something In The Water Festival’ created by Virginia Beach native, Pharrell Williams, is a three day event taking place the weekend of April 26, 27, and 28 on the Oceanfront boardwalk, starting at 1st street. Other events will take place at the convention center on 19th street.

Williams founded this event to alter the negative connotation that surround the annual ‘Beach Week’ event, and turn it into a fun, safe, environment for returning college students and locals.

According to Pharrell Williams’ Instagram quote, “the level of talent and artistry that vibrates in Virginia Beach is magical. They say there’s ‘something in the water’.”

Performing Friday, April 26 includes:

Radiant Children (R&B, soul)

Masego (jazz, R&B)

Maggie Rogers (pop)

Lil Uzi Vert (rap)

Janelle Monae (Funk)

Migos (rap)

Dave Matthews Band (Rock)

Pharrell & Friends – Gwen Stefani, N.E.R.D, Usher, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Fam-Lay 

Diplo (EDM)

Performing Saturday, April 27 Includes:

John-Robert (pop)

Amber Mark (Alternative/Indie)

Rasalia (alternative, R&B)

Mac Demarco (Indie)

Ferg (rap)

Kaytranda (DJ)

J Balvin (Reggaeton)

SZA (hip-hop, R&B)

Travis Scott (rap)

Pharrell & Friends- Diddy, Snoop Dog, Busta Rhymes

Virgil Abloh (DJ)

Performing Sunday, April 28 Includes:

Kap G (Rap)

Leikeli47 (hip-hop)

Dram (rap)

Jhene Aiko (R&B)

Pusha T (rap)

Teddy Riley & Friends (Contemporary R&B)

Charlie Wilson (R&B)

Chris Brown (Hip Hop)

Anderson.Paak & The Free Nationals (hip-hop)

Pop-Up Church Service (20th street)