Imagine this: half a million people, three Zagreb neighborhoods blocked, a fan zone opening a day early, and Prime Minister Plenković with Marko Perković Thompson’s son at the rehearsal! Yes, you read that right! Thompson, the controversial Croatian singer, is preparing the biggest concert in the history of independent Croatia, set to take place at the Zagreb Hippodrome. Around 500,000 people from 45 countries are expected, with 7% of the audience being children and 30% under 28 years old. Is this the event of the year or a total chaos for the city? Traffic will be blocked in three major neighborhoods, and police and organizers are urging citizens to arrive early and on foot to avoid traffic jams. The fan zone at Bundek opens a day earlier at 4 PM, and over 14,000 people, including police officers, firefighters, medical teams, and volunteers, will be involved in the concert. Due to the concert, postal deliveries will not operate, and workers on three-shift factory schedules face difficulties getting to work. While some support Thompson, others are concerned about potential problems and political implications. Prime Minister Plenković and other high officials attended the rehearsal, and organizers claim everything is ready for the spectacle. Police have announced strict security measures, including bans on bringing bags and inappropriate behavior. The concert is expected to last three hours, and the exit of the audience will be organized to avoid crowds. While some celebrate this event as a great success and an opportunity for tourism and hospitality, others wonder if the city is ready for such a massive crowd and if everything will go smoothly. What about you? Would you dare to join this musical adventure or rather avoid the crowds and wait for the dust to settle? Share your thoughts, maybe you have the best survival tips for this spectacle!
