Here’s how much was spent in Zagreb on day of Thompson concert

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Marko Perković Thompson made history on Saturday night when over half a million fans packed the Zagreb hippodrome in what is now the largest-ticketed concert ever held.

According to official figures from the event headquarters, around 450,000 tickets were sold, while organisers claim that up to 504,000 people were in attendance.

The concert also had a significant economic impact on the city of Zagreb, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors.

Croatia’s Tax Administration released data from the fiscalisation system showing a clear spike in spending and transaction volume in the capital on the day of the concert, Saturday 5 July 2025.

When compared to the same day in 2024, the number of issued receipts was up by 69 percent, while the total value of those receipts increased by a remarkable 229 percent.

Compared to Saturday 28 June 2025, the increase is also substantial, with 71 percent more receipts issued and spending up by 203 percent.

The hospitality sector, which includes food and beverage service, saw similar trends. Comparing Saturday 5 July 2025 to the previous Saturday, 28 June 2025, the number of receipts rose by 9 percent, with spending up by 8 percent.

When comparing the day of the concert to Saturday 6 July 2024, the number of receipts in this sector was up 14 percent, while spending increased by 16 percent.

The impact was also felt the day before the concert. On Friday 4 July 2025, spending was up 7 percent compared to Friday 5 July 2024, while the number of receipts remained steady. When compared to Friday 27 June 2025, receipts were up by 1 percent and spending by 3 percent.

The food and beverage sector recorded a slightly different trend. On 4 July 2025 compared to 5 July 2024, the number of receipts was down 5 percent, but spending was up 16 percent — indicating higher average spending per transaction.

Compared to 27 June 2025, the number of receipts stayed the same while spending rose by 11 percent.

The data clearly shows that Thompson’s concert not only drew a record-breaking crowd but also delivered a major economic boost to Zagreb. The city’s restaurants, cafes, bars and other businesses benefited from the influx of concertgoers, many of whom travelled from across the country and abroad.

Zagreb has seen large events before, but few have had such a measurable impact on both attendance and spending in such a short time span.