Paisley Park Unveils Lineup, Programming for Prince Celebration 2026

CHANHASSEN, MN (April 15, 2026)

Paisley Park has announced the full lineup and initial programming details for Prince Celebration 2026, a five-day event scheduled for June 3 through June 7 marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Prince.

The annual event, held at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, will also include select programming in Minneapolis and St. Paul, expanding its footprint beyond the artist’s former home and studio complex.

Historic Joint Performance Anchors Lineup

Organizers confirmed that members of The Revolution and The New Power Generation will perform together for the first time as part of the 2026 event. The collaboration brings together musicians from distinct periods of Prince’s career.

Participating members are expected to include:

• From The Revolution: Bobby Z, Lisa Coleman
• From The New Power Generation: Morris Hayes, Tony M., Sonny Thompson, Levi Seacer Jr., and Cora Coleman

The joint performance is positioned as a central feature of this year’s programming.

Performers and Participants

The announced lineup includes artists and collaborators with established ties to Prince’s work, alongside performers influenced by his music.

Headliners:

• Chaka Khan
• Morris Day
• Sounds of Blackness

Additional performers:

• Miguel
• Tevin Campbell
• Bilal
• Kat Graham

Special guests and panel participants:

• Bootsy Collins
• Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

Additional appearances include performers associated with stage adaptations of Purple Rain, including cast members from the musical production.

Programming and Event Structure

Organizers said the 2026 event will focus on milestone anniversaries tied to several Prince albums, including Parade, Emancipation, Chaos and Disorder, The Rainbow Children, and 3121.

Programming will include:

• Concert performances and panel discussions at Paisley Park
• “The Vault Experience,” offering access to curated unreleased concert footage and audio from Prince’s archive
• A Gospel Brunch and additional themed events
• Boat cruises on Lake Minnetonka, referencing imagery associated with Prince’s film work
• A drone show as part of evening programming

A public block party and sing-along is scheduled for June 6 near the Prince mural at First Avenue in Minneapolis, extending the event into the broader community.

Anniversary Context

The 2026 celebration coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Prince’s death on April 21, 2016, at Paisley Park. The annual Celebration event was established following his death and has since become a recurring gathering for fans, collaborators, and musicians connected to his legacy.

Ticketing and Schedule

Tickets for Prince Celebration 2026 are currently on sale through Paisley Park, with tiered access options:

• General admission packages starting at approximately $900
• VIP packages at approximately $1,400, including additional programming and access

Organizers indicated that single-event tickets are expected to be released beginning April 22. A full daily schedule and additional announcements are anticipated in early May.

Event Scope

Prince Celebration continues to function as both a concert series and a commemorative event, combining live performances, archival programming, and public engagement activities. The 2026 edition places particular emphasis on the artist’s musical catalog and longtime collaborators while incorporating broader community participation in the Twin Cities.

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