Thousands to Sing Along at Prince Block Party

Annual Paisley Park celebration to feature massive community choir performance.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:54pm

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A dynamic abstract illustration featuring jagged purple and yellow geometric shapes arranged to suggest a crowd of people singing in unison, capturing the celebratory energy of the Prince sing-along event.The Paisley Park Celebration brings the Minneapolis community together to joyfully honor Prince's musical legacy.Minneapolis Today

Minneapolis music veteran Sanford Moore will lead a choir of thousands during a free public sing-along event planned for the annual Prince Celebration at Paisley Park on June 6th. The large-scale community performance is set to take place around the grounds of Paisley Park, the iconic recording studio and home of the late music legend.

Why it matters

Prince's annual Celebration at Paisley Park has become a major draw for fans from around the world, with the 2026 event expected to be especially poignant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the artist's passing. The public sing-along led by Sanford Moore aims to create a powerful, communal moment of musical tribute that will be a highlight of the festivities.

The details

Sanford Moore, a longtime Minneapolis music director and choir leader, will conduct the massive community choir during the sing-along event. Attendees will be invited to join in performing some of Prince's most beloved songs together on the grounds of Paisley Park. The free, all-ages event is open to the public and will run concurrently with the ticketed Celebration activities inside the studio complex.

  • The Prince Celebration at Paisley Park is an annual event held each June.
  • The 2026 Celebration will take place on June 6th, marking the 10th anniversary of Prince's passing.

The players

Sanford Moore

A veteran Minneapolis music director and choir leader who will conduct the public sing-along event at the 2026 Prince Celebration.

Paisley Park

The iconic recording studio complex and home of the late musician Prince, which hosts an annual Celebration event for fans.

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What they’re saying

“Prince's music has the power to bring people together in a way that's truly special. We wanted to create a moment at this year's Celebration where fans from all over can join their voices in tribute.”

— Sanford Moore, Music Director

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Prince Celebration at Paisley Park will go on sale to the general public on May 1st.

The takeaway

The public sing-along at the Prince Celebration promises to be an emotional, communal highlight that celebrates the enduring legacy of one of music's most iconic artists through the power of collective performance.