Ten years after the sudden passing of the legendary Prince Rogers Nelson on April 21, 2016, at age 57, his estate is planning a massive, multi-venue tribute event. The “10th Year Anniversary Celebration of Life” is scheduled to span five days across three key locations in Prince’s native Minnesota.
🗓️ The Celebration of Life
The Prince Estate is hosting the celebration from June 3 to 7, 2026. The five-day event aims to be a moment to “gather, celebrate, and honor the music, creativity, and community that Prince created.”
The event will unfold across three geographically significant sites:
- Paisley Park in Chanhassen, the icon’s famed home and recording studio that was transformed into a museum six months after his death in October 2016.
- Downtown Minneapolis, the heart of the “Minneapolis Sound.”
- St. Paul, the third major location, marking an expansion from previous annual celebrations.
Specific programming and venue details have not yet been shared by the estate, but fans are directed to the Paisley Park website for official updates, with many hoping the multi-venue setup will allow for the arena-sized concerts that fans crave.
⭐ Notable Event: The Purple Rain Stage Musical
The announcement of the 2026 tribute arrives while the Twin Cities are already immersed in Prince’s legacy with the pre-Broadway run of the stage musical based on his iconic 1984 film and album, Purple Rain.
- Venue and Run: The musical’s world premiere engagement opened on November 5, 2025, at Minneapolis’s historic State Theatre, with its limited run scheduled to continue through November 23, 2025.
- Key Cast Members: The lead role of The Kid—made famous by Prince—is being played by Kris Kollins, in his professional stage debut. Rachel Webb co-stars as The Kid’s love interest, Apollonia. The show also features key creative contributions from longtime Prince collaborators and band members, Bobby Z (drummer) and Morris Hayes (keyboardist), who serve as Prince Music Advisors.
The presence of the Purple Rain musical serves as a timely reminder of the deep, enduring cultural impact that will be honored during the widespread 10th-anniversary events in 2026.