JUNE 5th - 8th, 2025
Paisley Park &
Downtown Minneapolis
The party of the year is calling! Prince Celebration is back this June at Paisley Park and across Downtown Minneapolis, it's time to secure your spot. Join FAMS from around the world for an unforgettable tribute to the legacy of PRINCE—filled with music, art and stories from the heart. This year, we honor the vibrant era of 1985, a monumental year for Prince with the release of Around the World in a Day, a collection of awards won and the manifestation of Paisley Park. We’re excited to share the Prince Celebration 2025 programming lineup, packed with unforgettable moments, inspiring panelists, and exclusive experiences!
Tickets are on sale NOW. Don’t wait...Experience the era that changed everything.
Prince Celebration 2025 awaits!
PAISLEY PARK IS HONORED TO INVITE YOU TO PRINCE CELEBRATION 2025
Bobby Z.
Laura LiPuma
Doug Henders
Paul Peterson
Jellybean Johnson
Jerome Benton
Susannah Melvoin
Eric Leeds
And more!
Morris Day and The Time
Jesse Johnson
The Family
Johnny Venus
New Artist Showcase
More artists to be announced!
Performing Artists
Special Appearances
Additional event location details will be shared on May 7
VIP PURPLE
THURSDAY | 6/5
Guided Tours, Prince in Concert & VIP Lunch at Paisley Park
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am, 10:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN: 9:15am
10:00am Doors Open
10:30am-12:30pm Prince in Concert Group 1
10:30am-12:30pm 60-minute Guided Tour Group 2
12:30pm-2:00pm VIP Lunch
2:00pm-4:00pm Prince in Concert Group 2
2:00pm-4:00pm 60-minute Guided Tour Group 1
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 4:10pm, 4:35pm, 5:00pm
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN: 4:10pm
Kick-Off DJ Dance Party at First Avenue
9:00pm Doors Open
9:00pm-1:00am Kick-off DJ Dance Party
FRIDAY | 6/6
Listening Sessions & Panels in Downtown Minneapolis
10:00am Doors Open
10:30am-11:15am Exclusive Unreleased Audio Listening Session
11:30am-1:00pm Panel – Around the World in a Day: Bobby Z., Doug Henders & Laura LiPuma
1:00pm-2:30pm Break
2:30pm - 3:00pm Doors Open
3:00pm-4:30pm Panel – 40th Anniversary of The Family: Paul Peterson, Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton, Susannah Melvoin & Eric Leeds
Concert: Morris Day and the Time, The Family, Jesse Johnson & Johnny Venus
8:30pm Doors Open
9:00pm-12:00am Concert: Morris Day and the Time, The Family, Jesse Johnson & Johnny Venus
SATURDAY | 6/7
Open House at Paisley Park
9:00am Doors Open
9:00am - 1:00pm Open House at Paisley Park (Optional)
Kindly be advised that transportation will not be arranged for this event. Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
Panel & Block Party in Downtown Minneapolis
11:00am Doors Open
11:30am-1:30pm Panel – The Vault & Future Plans
New Music Releases, Unreleased Concert Footage, Documentaries, Fam Partnerships, 10th Year Anniversary Celebration of Life & more
2:00pm-10:00pm Downtown Block Party with live performances, New Artist Showcase & more!
*Additional activities & activations in Downtown Minneapolis include Purple Path & Prince Celebration Immersive Experience
SUNDAY | 6/8
Gospel Brunch, Special Exclusive Prince Concert Footage & More
Shuttle Load-in
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN: 9:10am
10:00am Doors Open
10:30am-12:00pm VIP Gospel Brunch
12:00pm-1:15pm Outdoor Testimonials & Activations
1:15pm Doors Open
1:30pm-3:00pm Special Exclusive Prince Concert Footage
3:30pm-5:30pm Testimonials & Outdoor Activations
Shuttle Service
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm shuttles loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm(shuttles loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
5:30pm Doors Close
CELEBRATION GUESTS RECEIVE 50% OFF TOURS ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th & MONDAY, JUNE 9th
* TOUR ADD ON IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF CELEBRATION TICKET PURCHASE
VIP GOLD
THURSDAY | 6/5
Listening Sessions & Panels in Downtown Minneapolis
10:30am Doors Open
11:00am-11:45am Exclusive Unreleased Audio Listening Session
12:00pm-1:30pm Panel – Around the World in a Day: Bobby Z., Doug Henders & Laura LiPuma
1:30pm-3:00pm Break
3:00pm-4:30pm Panel – 40th Anniversary of The Family: Paul Peterson, Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton, Susannah Melvoin & Eric Leeds
Kick-Off DJ Dance Party at First Avenue
9:00pm Doors Open
9:00pm-1:00am Kick-off DJ Dance Party
FRIDAY | 6/6
Guided Tours, Prince in Concert & VIP Lunch at Paisley Park
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am, 10:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN: 9:15am
10:00am Doors Open
10:30am-12:30pm Prince in Concert Group 1
10:30am-12:30pm 60-minute Guided Tour Group 2
12:30pm-2:00pm VIP Lunch
2:00pm-4:00pm Prince in Concert Group 2
2:00pm-4:00pm 60-minute Guided Tour Group 1
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 4:10pm, 4:35pm, 5:00pm
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN: 4:10pm
Concert: Morris Day and the Time, The Family, Jesse Johnson & Johnny Venus
8:30pm Doors Open
9:00pm-12:00am Concert: Morris Day and the Time, The Family, Jesse Johnson & Johnny Venus
SATURDAY | 6/7
Open House at Paisley Park
9:00am Doors Open
9:00am - 1:00pm Open House at Paisley Park (Optional)
Kindly be advised that transportation will not be arranged for this event. Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
Panel & Block Party in Downtown Minneapolis
11:00am Doors Open
11:30am-1:30pm Panel – The Vault & Future Plans
New Music Releases, Unreleased Concert Footage, Documentaries, Fam Partnerships, 10th Year Anniversary Celebration of Life & more
2:00pm-10:00pm Downtown Block Party with live performances, New Artist Showcase & more!
*Additional activities & activations in Downtown Minneapolis include Purple Path & Prince Celebration Immersive Experience
SUNDAY | 6/8
Gospel Brunch, Special Exclusive Prince Concert Footage & More
Shuttle Load-in
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 10:25am & 11:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 10:25am
11:00am Doors Open
11:30-1:00pm Special Exclusive Prince Concert Footage
1:30pm-3:00pm VIP Sunday Gospel Brunch
3:30pm-5:30pm Outdoor Testimonials & Activations
Shuttle Service
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm shuttles loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm(shuttles loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
5:30pm Doors Close
CELEBRATION GUESTS RECEIVE 50% OFF TOURS ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th & MONDAY, JUNE 9th
* TOUR ADD ON IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF CELEBRATION TICKET PURCHASE
GENERAL ADMISSION
THURSDAY | 6/5
Kick-off DJ Dance Party at First Avenue
9:00pm Doors Open
9:00pm-1:00am Kick-off DJ Dance Party
FRIDAY | 6/6
Panels in Downtown Minneapolis
11:15am Doors Open
11:30am-1:00pm Panel – Around the World in a Day: Bobby Z., Doug Henders & Laura LiPuma
1:00pm - 2:30pm Break
2:30pm - 3:00pm Doors Open
3:00pm-4:30pm Panel – 40th Anniversary of The Family: Paul Peterson, Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton, Susannah Melvoin & Eric Leeds
Concert: Morris Day and the Time, The Family, Jesse Johnson & Johnny Venus
8:30pm Doors Open
9:00pm-12:00am Concert: Morris Day and the Time, The Family, Jesse Johnson & Johnny Venus
SATURDAY | 6/7
Open House at Paisley Park
9:00am- Doors Open
9:00am - 1:00pm Open House at Paisley Park (Optional)
Kindly be advised that transportation will not be arranged for this event. Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
Panel & Block Party in Downtown Minneapolis
11:00am Doors Open
11:30am-1:30pm Panel – The Vault & Future Plans
New Music Releases, Unreleased Concert Footage, Documentaries, Fam Partnerships, 10th Year Anniversary Celebration of Life & more
2:00pm-10:00pm Downtown Block Party with live performances, New Artist Showcase and more!
*Additional activities & activations in Downtown Minneapolis include Purple Path & Prince Celebration Immersive Experience
SUNDAY | 6/8
GA Walkthrough Tour, Special Exclusive Prince Concert Footage & More
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 1:30pm, 1:55pm, 2:50pm
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 1:00pm, 2:15pm
1:30pm-5:30pm Outdoor Testimonials & Activations
2:00pm Doors Open
2:00pm-5:30pm GA Walkthrough Tour
3:30pm-5:00pm Special Exclusive Prince Concert Footage
Shuttle Service
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm shuttles loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm(shuttles loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
5:30pm Doors Close
CELEBRATION GUESTS RECEIVE 50% OFF TOURS ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th & MONDAY, JUNE 9th
* TOUR ADD ON IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF CELEBRATION TICKET PURCHASE
Prince Celebration 2025 Partner Hotels
Click the name of the hotel to book your hotel stay for Prince Celebration 2025
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
Address: 3900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437(map)
The Lofton Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Address: 601 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403(map)
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/ Downtown
Address: 19 North 8th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403(map)
Or call (612) 641-3333 and then pressing Option 1
Address: 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402(map)
Address: 901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)or call (612) 767-6900
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
Hampton Inn & Suites
The Lofton - Minneapolis
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
Prince Celebration 2025 Shuttle & Parking
We are excited to welcome you to our upcoming event! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, please review the following information regarding shuttle services and parking options. More details and shuttle schedules will be announced soon and will be included in credential packets.
Shuttle service will only be provided to and from Paisley Park. Unfortunately, we will not be offering shuttle transportation to the other event locations. We kindly ask all guests to plan accordingly and make their own travel arrangements if attending events at the other venues. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you!
Note: Paisley Park offers handicap accessible parking on-site, please note shuttles for event are not handicap accessible.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@paisleypark.com.
VIP PURPLE
Thursday 6/5
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am, 10:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 9:15am
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 4:10pm, 4:35pm, 5:00pm
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 4:10pm
Sunday 6/8
Shuttle Load-in
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 9:10am
Shuttle Services
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm (shuttles will loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm (shuttles will loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
VIP GOLD
Friday 6/6
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am, 10:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 9:15am
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 4:10pm, 4:35pm, 5:00pm
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 4:10pm
Sunday 6/8
Shuttle Load-in
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 10:25am & 11:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 10:25am
Shuttle Services
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm (shuttles will loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm (shuttles will loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
GENERAL ADMISSION
Friday 6/6
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 9:15am, 9:40am, 10:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 9:15am
Shuttle Load-in
2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN: 4:10pm, 4:35pm, 5:00pm
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 4:10pm
Sunday 6/8
Shuttle Load-in
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 10:25am & 11:00am
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 10:25am
Shuttle Services
545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm (shuttles will loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis MN: 3:00pm-5:30pm (shuttles will loop, last shuttle departs at 5:30pm)
Parking Details:
Free parking is available at the Chanhassen/Chaska shuttle hub (check dates on which lot shuttle hubs will be operating at)
Paisley Park offers handicap accessible parking on-site, please contact info@paisleypark.com for more information
Please follow on-site signage and staff directions for smooth parking operations
Additional Information:
Plan to arrive early to ensure ample time for parking and shuttle transport
Carpooling is encouraged to reduce traffic congestion
Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services will have drop-off zones and will be located near the main entrance
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
CREDENTIAL PICK UP
Wednesday 6/4
VIP Purple, VIP Gold and GA at The Lofton Hotel in Minneapolis MN
Thursday 6/5
VIP Gold and GA will be at First Avenue in Downtown MN
VIP Purple will be at Paisley Park
Friday 6/6 & Saturday 6/7
VIP & GA locations TBA
Credential pickup times TBA
FAQs
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Wednesday 6/4: Credential Pickup for all Celebration Guests is available at The Lofton Hotel & Paisley Park.
Thursday 6/5: Credential Pickup for VIP GOLD & GA Guests is available at First Avenue. Pickup for VIP PURPLE is available at Paisley Park & First Ave (Kick off Party)
If you are unable to pick up your credentials one either of these days, you will need to pick up your credentials at your first event.
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Unfortunately, there is no on-site parking available for Celebration. We recommend using the designated Celebration shuttle services, or, scheduling your own ride-share options such as Uber or Lyft.
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Shuttle service will only be provided to and from Paisley Park.
We will not be offering shuttle transportation to the other event locations. We kindly ask all guests to plan accordingly and make their own travel arrangements if attending events at the other venues. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you!
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Kindly note that the shuttle transportation is not ADA accessible.
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Yes! We heard you- and we’re excited to share that this year, we have a couple ways you can maximize your time at Paisley Park if your heart so desires. Purchase the VIP Package – compared to the GA Package, our 2025 VIP Packages feature more time and content at Paisley Park. Purchase the ‘Add On: 2 Hour Tour’. Offered on days 6/4 and 6/9, this add on tour is only available for purchase for Celebration guests at checkout.
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To preserve the integrity of our exhibits and ensure a clean and welcoming environment for all visitors, food and beverages are not permitted when entering the building for a tour or on the tour floor.
However, consumption of food and beverages is allowed only in designated areas, such as the NPG music café, outdoor areas, courtyard and marked seating zones. Please refer to on-site signage for specific permitted locations.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for both guests and the museum artifacts.
Please note that while inside the building, the facility follows a pescatarian food policy per Prince’s long-standing wishes. Meat and poultry products are not allowed inside premises.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting in Paisley Park’s policies.
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To protect and align with Prince's long standing wishes, photo, video, or audio recordings are not allowed inside Paisley Park except for a few locations, such as the NPG Club and Soundstage.
All media devices such as cell phones, cameras, recording devices, smart glasses and smart watches will be powered down and secured before your tour.
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Please send an email to celebration@paisleypark.com to inquire about media passes and coverage.
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There will be another update from us on May 7th including all final details & location information.
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Please note that while we will do our best, we cannot guarantee you will always be placed with your preferred group. To increase your chances of being grouped together for various events, please pick up your credentials at the same location and at the same time as the people you would like to enjoy Celebration with.
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