Virginia Beach is moving on from hosting the festival after organizers failed to announce a lineup and commence ticket sales by the Monday deadline set by city leaders.

"While the city values the positive impact and visibility the Something In The Water Festival has had on Virginia Beach in years’ past, regretfully organizers did not meet the c

Last year, Pharrell Williams’ music festival Something In The Water faced several hurdles. After being forced to cancel the 2024 installment due to weather conditions, the team weren’t able to lock in a new date. Ultimately, Something In The Water 2024 was canceled but promised to return in 202 5.