Melbourne landmark turns purple for Prince

Melbourne will honour music legend Prince by turning the city's Arts Centre spire purple for a night.

Premier Daniel Andrews on Friday tweeted the "doves are crying in Victoria" after Prince - whose hits include 1984's Purple Rain - died aged 57 at his home in Minnesota.

"The Arts Centre's spire will be lit in honour of the purple one," Mr Andrews tweeted on Friday.

Prince was in Melbourne two months ago when he played several shows at the State Theatre.