Imagine this: half a million people at a single concert of Marko Perković Thompson at Zagreb’s Hippodrome! Yes, you read that right – 500,000 tickets sold for one single show! This is not just a concert, it’s a massive spectacle that broke the world record for the highest number of tickets sold by a solo artist. Thompson is now way ahead of legends like Vasco Rossi, Bijelo Dugme, and even Paul McCartney and Tina Turner, whose concerts previously held records with around 200,000 to 300,000 attendees.
Before the concert even started, the streets of Zagreb were flooded with fans singing under the statue of King Tomislav, creating an atmosphere the city hasn’t seen in ages. Due to the enormous crowd, special traffic regulations were introduced, and Thompson announced a spectacular light show to make this unforgettable night even more dazzling.
The soundcheck was so loud that Dino Jelusić, a well-known musician, said he could hear it from his home eight kilometers away! Crazy, right? But that just shows how huge this event is and how much energy is put into every detail.
The concert opened with the song “Ustani sjene” (Rise, Shadows) from the new album “Hodočasnik” (The Pilgrim), released after a 12-year break. With this song, Thompson sent a message about freedom, honor, and faith, which further fired up the atmosphere among the half a million people gathered at the Hippodrome. The concert is expected to close with his biggest hit “Lijepa li si” (How Beautiful You Are).
This concert is not just a musical event but a historic moment for the Croatian and regional music scene. Thompson proved he can gather a crowd bigger than many global stars, and his popularity and influence are undeniable. If you thought you’ve seen big concerts before, think again – this is a new era of spectacle.
So, dear readers, what do you think about this record? Does Thompson deserve this fame, or is this just another proof of how ready people are to gather for huge music events? Drop a comment, share a concert story, or just tell us what you think – because events like this don’t happen every day!
