I have been able to see some single tickets, pretty good ones too, though it seems groups aren't really coming up anymore (at least right now), so keep trying!

KirksWife said:

Also was not able to get tix even tho I was online at 10. This is why they should not allow the resellers to buy. Like all of you, I really wanted to go, but refuse to pay 5x the price to a bully just to go!!!! Prince would definitely not like the way the ticketing was handled, and the people tring to take advantage of hs fans. Very sad!!!!!!!!!

I just logged into Ticketmaster at 10:30 WST and there are still single seats available in all price ranges. Even the $19.99 tickets although the one I pulled up was behind the stage.

[Edited 9/19/16 10:50am]

There's lots of seats on stubhub, but theyre AT LEAST double the original price :-/

I'm glad I bought when I did. I might be cheap, but I will pay extra not to sit behind the stage. I keep checking back in case anything good gets released, but it's all very bad tickets now.

sonshine said:

KirksWife said:

I believe that I read about how Randy Phillips and Londel McMillan were working on televising the tribute. Especially NOW, there is a venue change to the Xcel Energy Center there is much less capacity, only so many tickets will be available for sale (just under 20,000). I like many of you, have not heard any talk of Rhonda Smith, Renato Neto, Eric Leeds, The Revolution, Rosie Gaines, Tamar Davis and many other phenomenal talents that Prince mentored and championed during his illustrious career --- join the lineup. However, I just feel in my heart that Sheila E and others will provide the element of surprise (as Prince always did) and make themselves available. I did see a television video with one of Prince's siblings and he said that they will not fully disclose the entire lineup, so that there is an element of surprise and suspense for the tribute. Finally, what I would not give besides my children and husband for us to be talking about Prince himself preparing for a fantastic performance in Minnie that is a must see for all of his family. I am still grieving his passing. I suspect that it will take me some time. So glad that I found a community where I share my feelings openly. My family is tired of listening to Prince music and I can no longer talk to them about what he meant to me.

I can totally relate to this. All of this "stuff" - tributes, memorials, gatherings large and small, here and there - is still little consolation for the loss we are grieving. I'm better, but still a very long way from being ok. Almost w/o even thinking about it I seize any opportunity to celebrate his life hoping it will lift the heaviness I've felt since his passing. The celebrations are great tho bittersweet. Behind the smiling, laughing, dancing, singing is still the reality that he's not here and that's just sad. This place has helped me a lot as well since my family is like many of yours. They can't understand how I could still be so affected by this, and for the most part I try not to bring Prince up anymore and spare myself the eye rolls and general lack of support and understanding. I'm extremely grateful I live in MN near enough to Prince's "world" to take advantage of the local events and to just be close to where he was. It would be killing me to be too far away right now. Yet I also suspect I wouldn't have been as big a fan if I didn't live in MN. My feelings about Prince are due in large part to the fact he lived here. I've always felt a strong familial loyalty towards him, always quick to defend or support him. He was one of us. I do find some comfort knowing he felt safe and loved here. Anyway, hopefully this tribute will bring another degree of healing for his many fans not only here but around the world. Thanks again to Ben and the mods who have created and maintained this place for us to mourn and share freely.

I bet being in Minni...is awesome. I never realized that it was such a creative community. I would have trekked up there a long time ago. All of this has really awakened my being even more. I thought this morning...like how and where have I been to have missed all of these opportunities to experience his music LIVE? Like what have I been doing? Yes, I got married, worked, had a few children and started a few businesses AND have enjoyed life but there are so many things that I want to do. I was within walking distance of the World Trade Center 18 months before it diasppeared. My husband said...itweill be here when we visit next time. Next time never came around. It is gone. From this point forward, I am going to stop putting off the things in my heart to do, to explore (in terms of travel), to meet, to live. I am not melting down...I promise. I have just decided to draw a line in the sand. I am not waiting. I am going to do the things for people, my family and within my heart that I should do. Many times...with the hustle and bustle of life we (I) have forgotten to dream...to explore...to live. How can we (I) fulfill the essence of who (I) we are (am) if we do not step out of our comfort zone? As in Marianne Williamson's poem Return To Love...'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine...'

Prince lived that life...unapologetically. He simply did not care. He masterfully accomplished (I think) THE WORK what his spirit was sent here to complete. Anyway...not trying to hog the mic or stand on the post. I am going to do my part. Do MY WORK.

I hope that I will be able to meet some of you face to face. This is a beautiful community. As I said, earlier. Wanted to also note that, I am so appreciative of the ones who maintain and moderate this community. It has been a place of warm, love, support and affirmation of my kindred affection (and love) for The Purple One.

jenjens222 said:

Perhaps they will do a second concert and won't give all the Wild ticketholders first dibs. I am convinced that many of the tickets on sale through the vendors are Wild fan resells. They need to let his FANS buy the tickets direct, not from a reseller. Still VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT WER AREN'T GOING. Still can't get over the fact that he is gone. I get very sad.

just checked and they had singles on the side and behind the stage.

LBerger said:

I found out from a coworker. Didn't know ahead of time. Wish I had.

LBerger said:

LBerger said:

Prince Tribute concert at Xcel center is a Disgrace.

I’m disappointed and I think Prince would be too. I was expecting a memorial that was talked about, with Prince’s family of close friends and musicians (famous ones unannounced) that he played with over the years and friends to speak about him. Instead, it will be a big time star studded for-profit show with ticket prices as high as $1,250. Furthermore, the event will be big business for ticket scalpers whom Prince loathed and will make a fortune being able to purchase up to 6 tickets, something Prince never would have allowed.

Waiting to purchase tickets at the first second, the concert was sold out in seconds. When I realized the outrageous ticket prices I never would I bought just for the principle of it. The funniest thing is people spent a fortune and yet Prince won’t even be there.

I am still am mourning Prince’s passing. Last October I stood 3-4 feet away from him on a 2 foot stage and he played till 3:00 AM. I wish I could lock those 4 hours and re-live that night forever, watching in disbelief the legend right in front of me. What a priceless night that cost me only $10 (included parking). God I miss him, I'm so sad he isn't around to play in his park with all his toy's doing what he loved most... - Mike Rendahl

LBerger said:

JamieNorthStarr said:

CarrieMpls said:

The Xcel's own site offers resell:

http://xcel.energy.center...aka%20Khan

Bleh.

I was in a meeting and my friend grabbed us seats behind the stage which is all she could get. I might just skip it. lol.

Hey Carrie... Just FYI, that's not an Xcel Center website. It's a cleverly named URL for a reseller site.

Wow I lucked out. I was on right at 10 and needed 3 in the $100 range. I clicked lower level and club as I didn't want floor. Corner seat pulled up half way up lower level. MEH I hate corner seats I always get behind someone 7 feet tall. Not thinking they would sell out this quickly I said I'll see if i can get better. This time I just did club level. Got 3 in section 24 row 1. About where the sound board is. I'll take them.

I do with they would of done like Garth Brooks did and you pay with credit card and the only way you can get into the arena is with that credit card. That would of kept scalpers away.

I just pulled up a decent side stage seat in section 202 for $80,. They're out there still. Go get 'em.

KirksWife said:

sonshine said:

KirksWife said: I can totally relate to this. All of this "stuff" - tributes, memorials, gatherings large and small, here and there - is still little consolation for the loss we are grieving. I'm better, but still a very long way from being ok. Almost w/o even thinking about it I seize any opportunity to celebrate his life hoping it will lift the heaviness I've felt since his passing. The celebrations are great tho bittersweet. Behind the smiling, laughing, dancing, singing is still the reality that he's not here and that's just sad. This place has helped me a lot as well since my family is like many of yours. They can't understand how I could still be so affected by this, and for the most part I try not to bring Prince up anymore and spare myself the eye rolls and general lack of support and understanding. I'm extremely grateful I live in MN near enough to Prince's "world" to take advantage of the local events and to just be close to where he was. It would be killing me to be too far away right now. Yet I also suspect I wouldn't have been as big a fan if I didn't live in MN. My feelings about Prince are due in large part to the fact he lived here. I've always felt a strong familial loyalty towards him, always quick to defend or support him. He was one of us. I do find some comfort knowing he felt safe and loved here. Anyway, hopefully this tribute will bring another degree of healing for his many fans not only here but around the world. Thanks again to Ben and the mods who have created and maintained this place for us to mourn and share freely.

I bet being in Minni...is awesome. I never realized that it was such a creative community. I would have trekked up there a long time ago. All of this has really awakened my being even more. I thought this morning...like how and where have I been to have missed all of these opportunities to experience his music LIVE? Like what have I been doing? Yes, I got married, worked, had a few children and started a few businesses AND have enjoyed life but there are so many things that I want to do. I was within walking distance of the World Trade Center 18 months before it diasppeared. My husband said...itweill be here when we visit next time. Next time never came around. It is gone. From this point forward, I am going to stop putting off the things in my heart to do, to explore (in terms of travel), to meet, to live. I am not melting down...I promise. I have just decided to draw a line in the sand. I am not waiting. I am going to do the things for people, my family and within my heart that I should do. Many times...with the hustle and bustle of life we (I) have forgotten to dream...to explore...to live. How can we (I) fulfill the essence of who (I) we are (am) if we do not step out of our comfort zone? As in Marianne Williamson's poem Return To Love...'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine...'

Prince lived that life...unapologetically. He simply did not care. He masterfully accomplished (I think) THE WORK what his spirit was sent here to complete. Anyway...not trying to hog the mic or stand on the post. I am going to do my part. Do MY WORK.

I hope that I will be able to meet some of you face to face. This is a beautiful community. As I said, earlier. Wanted to also note that, I am so appreciative of the ones who maintain and moderate this community. It has been a place of warm, love, support and affirmation of my kindred affection (and love) for The Purple One.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful reflection, yet another reminder of the fleeting nature of this thing called life.

Check your orders. I did mail which i normally don't do however since I brought a parking pass this was my only option. Then I just checked my order and said there was a delay and tickets won't be available to mail until Oct 6th. Well I was planning on leaving the 11th before mail came. So i called ticketmaster and they switched my tickets over to will call. Is anyone else getting a message like this?

i24u said:

Izzybee20 said:

i24u said:

Check your orders. I did mail which i normally don't do however since I brought a parking pass this was my only option. Then I just checked my order and said there was a delay and tickets won't be available to mail until Oct 6th. Well I was planning on leaving the 11th before mail came. So i called ticketmaster and they switched my tickets over to will call. Is anyone else getting a message like this?

I didn't see the message when checking out, but I saw it on the event info this weekend on Ticketmaster website. I chose mobile phone delivery because it also said that printable tickets wouldn't be available until 48 hours before the concert and I didn't want to worry about having to print them out in the hotel business center or something lol

I must of missed it. with the parking pass it wouldn't let me do e-tickets. so i had to do mail or will call. I didn't see them not mailing until the 6th otherwise I would of done will call from the start. They told me the parking place usually has a list of people picking up tickets using will call so just show them my order and I should be good.

We weren't able to get any tickets via Ticketmaster, there 800 number or the Xcel 800 number. At 11:30 AM Central Time, we were informed snubhub.com (a reseller) had tickets. Paid double the price off the regular ticket. That sucks. All the $19.99 tickets behind the stage are $45-$51. We all need to complain to Xcel and Ticketmaster about resellers getting 100s of tickets to events and doubling the face value price. Just checked and snubhub.com still has a lot of tickets. (Sorry, MF up against the wall!)

We opted for behind the stage 200 level (?!!!) so we can sing and dance and do are thing. As long as we are in the building, its all good. Then again, who knows who much closer we may get the night of the gig!

Looking forward to hanging out with everyone! Maybe some after parties, meet ups and going out to eat.