Paisley Park is Prince's extraordinary private estate and production complex in Chanhassen. Fans have the unprecedented opportunity to experience first-hand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex.
Throughout the experience, visitors will see artifacts from Prince's personal archives, including iconic concert wardrobe, awards, musical instruments, artwork, motorcycles, rare music and video recordings.
Tickets are now on sale for tours through November 30, 2019. In addition, Paisley Park has announced that it is expanding and enhancing its tour options in addition to the current General Admission and VIP tours.
Tickets are only available online and in advance. Tour tickets are not available for purchase on-site at Paisley Park.?
Please be mindful that tours begin at specific times. If you purchase a ticket for a tour that has already started, your ticket will be rendered invalid. Please arrive no more than 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable.
Please see age restrictions for specific tours below.
Experience includes guided tours of the following:
- Main floor of Paisley Park, including studios where Prince recorded, produced and mixed some of his biggest hits
- Massive soundstage and concert hall where Prince rehearsed for tours and held exclusive, private events and concerts
- Prince's private NPG Music Club
Average Tour Time: 70 minutes
** Please note that children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this tour.
*Ticket prices exclude a $4 service fee and applicable sales tax
The VIP Experience includes the Paisley Park Experience, PLUS :
- A 30-minute longer tour experience
- Access to additional rooms and studio areas
- A showcase of additional artifacts from the Archives
- A Unique and exclusive photo opportunity
The VIP Experience is approximately 100 minutes
SPECIAL BONUS FOR VIP TOURS ON THURSDAYS: On Thursdays only, VIP tour ticket holders will have the unprecedented opportunity to record live vocals over a short segment of a Prince song in the legendary Studio B control room - the same studio where Prince recorded countless hits, including songs from Sign O' The Times, Graffiti Bridge and Emancipation. VIP tour ticket holders who record in Studio B will be able to take the live mix home with them on USB that may be purchased at the Front Desk.
** Please note that children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
*Ticket prices exclude a $4 service fee and applicable sales tax
The Ultimate Experience includes the VIP Experiemce plus exclusive access to additional spaces and exhibits. As a more immersive way for fans to tour, the Ultimate Experience is available on select days only and often sells out. This wide-ranging tour offers an expanded 3-hour guided tour including:
- Studios A, B, and C access
- A private screening of exclusive video footage in Paisley Park's Editing Suite.
- A special audio playback session in the control room of Studio B.
- Visitors on the Ultimate Experience will also have access to view archive items not displayed on the GA and VIP tours, providing a more in-depth museum experience.
- Light beverage will be served at the conclusion of the tour.
Ultimate Experience Average Tour Time: 3 hours
* Note that archives featured in this white glove experience have been carefully selected by our expert archives team. While many archives in our collection are too fragile to be exhibited, these specific items will not be degraded over time. The integrity and preservation of the collection will be maintained at all times.
** Please note that children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
*Ticket prices exclude a $4 service fee and applicable sales tax
On Saturday evenings, guests will be welcomed into the Paisley Park After Dark experience, in the tradition of the celebrated Paisley Park After Dark events hosted by Prince through the years. Tickets are assigned for a specific GA tour time. After your tour you are invited to stay until the After Dark event starts at 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm. Please note: After Dark events will only be held two times per month.
Saturday Paisley Park After Dark experience includes:
- Live DJ Dance Party in the NPG Music Club Room
- General Admission tour of Paisley Park (VIP tours are not offered after 5:40 pm on Saturdays).
Guests touring will be able to remain at Paisley Park until 11:00 p.m.
*Prices exclude a $4 service fee and applicable sales tax
ONE NIGHT ONLY! November 1, 2019 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Limited capacity...buy your ticket before it sells out!
The official release party for the memoir The Beautiful Ones, Prince's intimate first-person account of growing up in Minneapolis, MN, absorbing the world around him and developing his singularly unique artistic vision. The stunning book also features Prince's original scrapbooks, lyric sheets, and never-before-seen photos offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the extraordinary life and early evolution of Prince.
This event will feature 89.3 The Current's Andrea Swensson in conversation with Brooklyn based writer Dan Piepenbring who was hand-picked by Prince himself to collaborate on the memoir. Dan will outline his brief but poignant work with Prince shortly before his passing.
Following the discussion, Prince and Paisley Park DJ, Lenka Paris, will spin Prince's biggest hits and most revered b-sides in the storied NPG Music Club.
This is a 21+ event.
