10 years since Prince’s death: Fans gather at Paisley Park to honor music icon
US singer Prince performs on October 11, 2009 at the Grand Palais in Paris. Prince has decided to give two extra concerts at the Grand Palais titled "All Day/All Night" after he discovered the exhibition hall during Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel fashion sh (Getty Images)
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Tuesday marks 10 years since the death of Minnesota music legend Prince, and fans are once again gathering at Paisley Park to remember his life and legacy.
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The backstory:
Prince Rogers Nelson was found dead on April 21, 2016, at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen. He was 57 years old.
On April 21, staff discovered Prince unresponsive in an elevator around 9:30 a.m. and called 911. First responders attempted CPR, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. The Midwest Medical Examiner later determined he died of an accidental fentanyl overdose.
In the days following his death, thousands of fans traveled to Paisley Park to mourn. The fence surrounding the property quickly became a memorial, covered in purple flowers, balloons, notes and artwork.
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In 2025, a musical adaptation based on Prince’s 1984 film "Purple Rain" debuted in Minneapolis. That same year, the Recording Academy honored Prince with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.
To mark the 10-year anniversary of his death, a new song from Prince’s vault was released. The song "With This Tear" was originally written by Prince and later recorded by Céline Dion in 1992. Prince's demo, along with a video highlighting his life and career, was posted online overnight. According to the video, the track is part of a collection of unreleased Prince recordings set for release this year as part of an upcoming album project.
Celebrations will continue later this year as well. A Prince community sing-along and block party is planned for June in downtown Minneapolis, aiming to bring thousands together to celebrate the artist’s enduring legacy.
Paisley Park anniversary events
Remembering Prince 10 years after his death
On the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, fans from across the globe came together at Paisley Park to celebrate his life and musical legacy. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego spoke with visitors who traveled from the Netherlands and Australia.
Timeline:
Paisley Park is hosting a full day of memorial events on Tuesday under the theme "A Day 2 Reflect. A Night 2 Remember."
Daytime events (free and ticketed):
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Public tours of Paisley Park (ticket required).
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – NPG Music Club open to the public. Fans can visit the memorial fence at the iconic symbol statue, fold origami doves and leave messages, and spend time in a listening lounge featuring a curated Prince playlist.
- 4:21 p.m. – Candle lighting ceremony and moment of silence (livestreamed).
Evening events (ticketed):
- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Walkthrough tour with a first look at a new 10-year anniversary exhibition.
- 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Sound healing and guided meditation.
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – "Prince in Concert" screening.
"We look forward to gathering with you to celebrate Prince’s legacy, spirit, and enduring impact," the website reads.
Paisley Park is typically open for tours Thursday through Monday, but is open Tuesday for the anniversary events.
The Source: This story uses previous FOX 9 reporting and information from Paisley Park's website.