Courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
As Minnesota remembers Prince 10 years after his death—and honors him on what would have been his 68th birthday on June 7—events and activations are popping up this week all over the Twin Cities. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey announced that June 1-7 would be Prince Celebration Week in Minneapolis, and venues and arts groups (including Prince’s onetime home and studio, Paisley Park) are in on the action.
If you’re looking for a place to gather with fellow fans of the Purple One this week, here’s a handy list of the goings-on.
Each day this week, Paisley Park is hosting events—from guided museum tours and showings of “Prince in Concert: 3121 Live from the Rio Las Vegas 2007” to open houses and outdoor activities. Tickets required. princecelebration2026.com
Community activations are planned each day at the Minneapolis memorials for George Floyd, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti, plus a focus on recovery for the city’s Eat Street corridor. princecelebration2026.com
Lace up your sneakers any time and follow the Purple Path, a Minneapolis-wide tribute to Prince’s legacy in the city. Downtown locations include the Dakota Jazz Club, First Avenue, the Prince mural, and more. Maps available with all 20 locations and more details. minneapolis.org
Stop by the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center to see Prince items on display, including a replica motorcycle from 1984’s “Purple Rain” film and a 5-foot replica of Prince’s iconic “cloud shoe” from his “Raspberry Beret” music video. The center also hosts paintings of Prince by artist Peyton Scott Russel. minneapolis.org
On Wednesday, June 3, First Avenue hosts the First Avenue Prince Celebration 10th Anniversary Kickoff Party with special guests Chaka Khan and DJ Lenka Paris. Tickets required. princecelebration2026.com
View photographs from nine “eras” of Prince by Twin Cities photographer Tommy Smith III at Minneapolis’ Solar Arts Building on June 4. Donations requested. solarartsbuilding.com
On Thursday, June 4, check out a variety of Prince-focused panels—including “Women of Prince’s Musical Legacy”— film screenings, and a Club 3121 jam session at Royalston Square in Minneapolis. Tickets required. princecelebration2026.com
Catch a 35mm screening of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 movie starring Prince, Apollonia, and Morris Day, at the Parkway Theater on June 4. Tickets required. parkwaytheater.com
Cheer on the Twins and His Purpleness at Target Field’s Prince Night on Thursday, June 4. Minnesota Twins game ticket required. mlb.com
More panels are planned at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis for Friday, June 5, including with Prince-orbit luminaries Morris Day, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. In the evening, head to the Armory for the Prince Celebration of Life 10th Anniversary Concert, which will feature members of NPG and the Revolution, plus many other musical guests. Tickets required. princecelebration2026.com
Join a walking tour of Prince-related sites along Minneapolis’ skyway (June 5) or downtown (June 6). Tickets required. scottygtours.com and soundaroundtours.com
Popular local promoters Flip Phone host a Prince Drag Brunch on Saturday, June 6, at Crave’s rooftop in Minneapolis. Tickets required. flipphoneevents.com
Take part in a memorial walk on Saturday, June 6, that will visit George Perry Floyd Square and the memorials of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. As part of the 1 p.m. walk, experience the Eat Street neighborhood. princecelebration2026.com
Find a moment of mindfulness at Let’s Glow Crazy, a June 6 candlelight and music experience hosted by Black-owned luxury candle company Kobi Co. at the W Foshay in Minneapolis. Guests can create a custom candle and listen to a curated soundtrack of Prince tunes. Tickets required. lovekobico.com
Raise your voice at the Prince Celebration Block Party and Sing-Along at downtown Minneapolis’ Prince mural on Saturday, June 6. (The block party runs from 2 to 10 p.m., while the sing-along is planned for 4:30-6:30 p.m.) After the community gathering, Union Rooftop hosts a Rooftop Late Night Party from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prince Celebration tickets required for late night party. princecelebration2026.com
Raise a glass to Prince on what would have been his 68th birthday. On Sunday, June 7, Paisley Park hosts an outdoor brunch, a gospel concert, a listening session for previously unreleased music, and more. Tickets required. princecelebration2026.com
Attend the official opening of the People’s Museum for Prince at Roberts Gallery in Minneapolis on Sunday, June 7. Exhibits, which are up through June 27, include more than 40 artists who tell their own stories of the Purple One. Before the 2 p.m. opening, local historian Kristen Zschomler offers a free walking tour of the North Minneapolis neighborhood where Prince grew up. Walking tour free, but tickets required. peoplesmuseumforprince.org
