VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Something in the Water 2023 has arrived! Some important final details, including the performance schedule and festival map, were released just days ahead of guests converging on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This year’s festival is April 28-30.
WAVY News will have a team of reporters at several locations throughout the weekend to bring you all the sights.
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Saturday performances
The crowd at Saturday’s performance by SWV at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
SWV performs during the 2023 Something in the Water festival (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Crowds migrate between the stages during Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Kid Laroi performs on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Kid Laroi performs on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Kid Laroi performs on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Jay Pharoah on the Solar Stage at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Jonas Brothers at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Jonas Brothers at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Jonas Brothers at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Jonas Brothers at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Jonas Brothers at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The crowd awaits Pharrell & Phriends on April 30, 2023 during Something in the Water (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
A drone show before Pharrell and Phriends
A drone show before Pharrell and Phriends
A drone show before Pharrell and Phriends
Pharrell Williams during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Pharrell Williams during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Pharrell Williams during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Pharrell Williams and Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Pharrell Williams and Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Coi Leray joins Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Coi Leray joins Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Coi Leray joins Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Pharrell Williams and Busta Rhymes during the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Diddy (in yellow) joins the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Diddy (in yellow) joins the Pharrell and Phriends set (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Lola Brooke during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Diddy performs during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Diddy during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Diddy during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
M.I.A. during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
ASAP Rocky during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
ASAP Rocky during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
De La Soul during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
ASAP Rocky during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
De La Soul during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Chris Brown during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Chris Brown during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Chris Brown during Pharrell and Phriends (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
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Friday night performances
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water was scheduled to take place Oct. 12-13, 2024, but after it was postponed, tthe Waves Minifest will feature local artists on the Oct. 11-13 weekend at the Oceanfront.
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
Something in the Water performance. Friday, April 28, 2023. (Photo provided by LEDE Company/SITW)
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Fashion
Locals said they can’t wait to see Lil Wayne and Jazmine Sullivan. They think Drake might be an unknown artist in Pharrell’s Phriends.
This group of locals is excited to see Lil Wayne, Pharrell, and his Phriends. They said they went cozy for the weather to enjoy the first day of Something in the Water.
Locals are excited to see performers like Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert. and more. locals, 757 girl. On Day 1 they had their ponchos in hand and ready to go.
Locals here were excited to see Kid Cudi. With the weather wanted to look cute, but be cozy.
Friends at the concert.
Look went all the way to the makeup for these past-makeup artists.
Jasmine and Alissa are from Northern Virginia and New York. They are looking forward to Kid Cudi and Pharrell’s Phriends.
Locals take SITW.
Something in the Water merchandise
Friends at the concert.
Friends on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Friends on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Friends on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Festival merch for Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Friends on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Friends on Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
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Food
Dank Nugs is based in Philadelphia. They do festivals along the East Coast. They have been at Something in the Water before. They have vegan and vegetarian options and try to be inclusive for everyone.
Chicken Tacos at the Festival.
Vegetarian nachos for those looking for options!
Flaming Wok has Teriyaki chicken, and more Chinese dishes. They have been at previous Something in the Water festivals.
Flaming Wok has chicken and rice dishes amongst other options.
More options throughout the festival.
Island Noodles is from Columbus, Ohio. They do festivals often, but this is their first Something in the Water. They have soba noodles made in their wok with a soy, garlic sauce. They have protein options to add on top. They have vegan options.
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Cinnamon roll for sale at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
A group stops at the Look Rock area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2015. (Getty Images)
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More food options at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
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Festival scenes
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Michelle Wolf)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Michelle Wolf)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
The Something in the Water festival began Friday after being delayed due to weather. (WAVY Photo – Sarah Goode)
Something in the Water attendees view of the stage.
Something in the Water
The Something in the Water Lunar Stage on Saturday, April 30, 2023 (WAVY image/Sarah Goode)
A festivalgoer waits in line ahead of day 2 of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
An entrance for Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Booths at the 17 Street Community Stage on April 29, 2023 for Something in the Water in Virginia Beach (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Winners of the Pull Up and Pitch competiton on the 24th Street Community Stage at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More booths at the 24th Street community stage during Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The 17th Street Community Stage on the Saturday of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
More booths at the 17th Street Community Stage during Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The United Way of South Hampton Roads booth at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Set times for the 17th Street stage for Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Louis Vuitton pyramid at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Louis Vuitton pyramid at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
Water stations at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
A sign at Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The line waiting to come in during Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
A booth for Support + Feed at the 2023 Something in the Water festival (WAVY/Sarah Goode)
The Solar Stage on the Saturday of Something in the Water 2023
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Fans wait, festival opens at 5 on Friday
A festivalgoer waits in line ahead of Something in the Water 2023 (WAVY image)
Something in the Water concertgoers speak with WAVY’s Hayley Milon before gates open on Friday (WAVY image
People wait in line ahead of Something in the Water’s delayed opening on Friday, April 28 (WAVY image)
Rain delays Friday opening
Heavy rain and winds delayed day 1 of Something in the Water, with gates opening at 5 p.m. instead of around noon.
Something in the Water’s entrance on day 1 of the 2023 festival. Rain and heavy wind gusts delayed Friday’s opening by about five hours (WAVY image)Rainy, windy weather delayed the start of the first day of Something in the Water at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. April 28, 2023. (WAVY Photo)Barriers up at the entrance to Something in the Water 2023 after the event was delayed on Friday. (WAVY)The surf around 1 p.m. on day 1 of Something in the Water 2023 at the festival site (WAVY photo/Ricky Matthews)
The Stage is Set
Construction on the two main stages (Solar and Lunar) at 3rd and 11th streets on the beach began early in the week. WAVY captured ground and aerial views of the progress.
Testing the main 3rd Street stage at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for Something in the Water. April 27, 2023. (Chopper 10 Photo)Testing the main 11th Street stage at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for Something in the Water. April 27, 2023. (Chopper 10 Photo)
Louis Vuitton Pyramid
There’s a new festival attraction this year that’s hard to miss. A 30-foot tall Louis Vuitton pyramid made of wood created to look like sand was erected near the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, within the festival’s ticketed area.
SITW creator Pharrell Williams was named creative director for the luxury brand’s menswear line earlier this year.
The Louis Vuitton pyramid ahead of Something in the Water 2023 (Via WAVY’s Chopper 10)The Virginia Beach Oceanfront ahead of Something in the Water 2023. Not the Louis Vuitton pyramid next to the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier (Via WAVY’s Chopper 10)The Louis Vuitton pyramid ahead of Something in the Water 2023 (Via WAVY’s Chopper 10)
Security
The boardwalk south of 14th Street officially closed to visitors Thursday. Only those with SITW tickets will be able to get access past this point.
There are quite a few prohibited items. Check this list before you go.
Barricades block entry to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. April 27, 2023. (Brett Hall/WAVY)
