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Marko Perković - Thompson

Ĺ portski centar GRIPE, Split, HR
16. January 2026. 20:00h
2026
16
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
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Tickets for Marko Perković Thompson live at ŠC Gripe in Split – buy concert tickets for the 2026 rock spectacle

Secure your tickets for Marko Perković Thompson live at ŠC Gripe in Split on 16 January 2026. This guide explains how to buy tickets, choose the best sectors and plan your visit, from travel and parking to nearby accommodation and local tips, so you can fully enjoy this powerful arena concert with friends
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Marko Perković Thompson at Gripe: a big indoor night in Split

Friday, 16 January 2026 at 20:00 is reserved for one of the most sought-after concerts on the domestic music scene – a performance by Marko Perković Thompson in the large hall of the Gripe Sports Centre in Split. The Split concert comes after an impressive concert year in which the singer, known for powerful patriotic rock anthems and mighty live performances, filled large arenas across Croatia and performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people at Zagreb’s Hipodrom, an event that drew exceptional attention from the domestic and international public and confirmed the scale of his popularity. The audience in Split can expect a full-evening show with a rich set list that connects the wartime and post-war years, spiritual themes and emotional ballads, all in a hall that for years has been the venue for the biggest sports and music events in the city. Given that demand for tickets for this event has been extremely high since the start of sales, more and more fans are planning their trip to Split around this date, turning the concert into a kind of pilgrimage of lovers of Thompson’s music from all over Croatia and abroad. Secure your tickets for this event right away and plan an evening in which Gripe will echo with thousands of voices singing every song in unison.

A career and songs that shape Thompson’s musical identity

Marko Perković Thompson’s musical journey is closely tied to recent Croatian history: the first major turning point came with a wartime song from the early nineties, after which he built a recognizable style that blends rock, hard rock and elements of Dalmatian and Herzegovinian folklore with themes of faith, family and patriotism. Over the years he has released a number of studio albums and compilations that shaped his status as one of the best-selling domestic performers, and more recently attention was drawn by the album “Hodočasnik”, which accompanied a major concert comeback and a new arena tour. At concerts, energetic anthems that get the crowd on its feet usually intertwine with more intimate songs sung with lighters and mobile-phone lights, creating the specific emotional dynamic for which his performances are known. In Split, a career overview is expected – from earlier hits that have lived for more than two decades on stadium stands and at family gatherings, to newer songs that have already found their way onto radio top lists and social networks. For many visitors, buying tickets is precisely the way to experience songs they know by heart in an environment where thousands of people breathe in the same rhythm, and that is an experience that is hard to compare with listening to studio recordings at home.

An indoor tour after record-breaking open-air concerts

After gathering a huge mass of fans at Zagreb’s Hipodrom in July 2025 and staging one of the most attended concerts in recent European history, Thompson entered a new phase of his career marked by a focus on indoor shows. Autumn and winter brought concerts in Osijek, Varaždin and Zadar, and at the start of 2026 the tour continues in Poreč and Split, where the audience will have the chance to experience production adapted to closed venues, with large LED screens, powerful sound and lighting effects that leave a particularly strong impression in an arena. The Split concert at Gripe is conceived as a key moment of the winter schedule, since Dalmatia traditionally has a large base of his fans, and the city is often flooded by fans from Herzegovina and the rest of Croatia. Ticket sales for this concert began back in December 2025, and the first information speaks of very quickly sold-out most sought-after sections, which is a clear sign that on 16 January the hall will be filled to the last seat. Precisely because of such interest, it makes sense to secure tickets in time, instead of looking at the last moment for remaining seats in the stands or possibly free space on the floor. Buy tickets via the button below and reserve your place in the large hall of Gripe before the best sections disappear from sale.
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Gripe Sports Centre: Split’s iconic hall for big emotions

Gripe Sports Centre is one of the most recognizable sports and concert venues in Split, a complex built for the 1979 Mediterranean Games, located at Osječka ulica 11, a few minutes’ drive from the historic city core. The large hall, where the concert will be held, accommodates about 6000 visitors, while the rest of the centre consists of a smaller hall, additional sports areas, shops, cafés and hospitality facilities that keep this place lively even outside days of big events. The hall is home to the basketball club KK Split, and at the same time for years it has been a stage for various music genres – from pop and rock concerts to festival events – so the local audience knows well what kind of atmosphere it can create when the stands fill up and the lights in the hall dim. At Thompson’s concert, Gripe will once again take on a different character: a sports arena turns into a large concert stage with a floor area for those who want to be as close to the stage as possible and stands for visitors who prefer a clear view and comfortable seating. If you are coming to Split from other parts of Croatia or from abroad, it is worth thinking in advance about accommodation near the venue, because in the days around the concert demand for rooms and apartments will be increased, especially among those who want to stay one more day and combine the concert with a short winter holiday by the sea.

Getting to Gripe, parking and planning the evening

The large hall of Gripe is located in the southeastern part of Split, on a rise above the city port and the ferry terminal, so visitors arriving by car should expect crowds in the evening hours, especially if other events are taking place in the city at the same time. Parking spaces around the complex itself are limited, so it is smart to arrive earlier and secure a spot or combine parking at larger public car parks with a short walk to the hall. For those arriving by bus or train, city lines from the direction of the station relatively quickly connect the city centre and the Gripe area, and taxi and city transport services offer a practical option for returning after the concert, when traffic is heaviest. Tickets for such concerts often contain clear instructions about entrances and sections, so it is good before setting off to check the section label and the entrance that belongs to you, so that entry passes without unnecessary waiting. If you plan to stay longer in the city, it pays to check in advance also accommodation for concert visitors near the hall, which can save you time after the performance ends. Tickets for this concert are disappearing fast, so buy them in time and avoid the stress of searching for the last seats on the day of the event.

Split as host: a city of historic core and vibrant nightlife

Split is the second-largest city in Croatia and the centre of Dalmatia, a city where ancient heritage, medieval streets and a modern urban scene naturally blend into a whole. In the very heart of Split is Diocletian’s Palace, an ancient complex built by the Roman emperor Diocletian around the year 300, which today forms the core of the old city’s historic zone protected by UNESCO, with narrow alleys, stone walls, squares and basements where museums, cafés, restaurants and boutiques alternate. A walk along the Riva, a view of Marjan and the bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Domnius, the sound of the waves and the scent of the sea create an ambience because of which many tour visitors choose Split precisely as the place where they want to watch their favourite performers. The concert at Gripe can thus be turned into an all-day experience: a day spent in the old core, a visit to Diocletian’s Palace and the waterfront, and in the evening heading to the hall where the city’s history and a contemporary rock sound connect. To round out the experience, many opt for accommodation offers in the host city that allow a calm return after the concert and a relaxed morning after, with coffee on the Riva and a view of the sea.
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The concert as part of a winter escape to the sea

January in Split brings a calmer rhythm compared to the summer months, but the city therefore gains a completely different charm – fewer crowds in the old core, more space in cafés and restaurants, and the sea still provides that recognizable Mediterranean frame to everything that happens. For visitors who want to escape winter inland and at the same time experience a big concert, the show at Gripe is an ideal opportunity to spend a few days on the coast, combine music and rest and explore Split’s hidden streets without the usual summer bustle. A concert ticket is valid for one day, but many will plan the whole weekend around that date, so one day will be devoted to the musical spectacle, and the other to touring museums, churches and palaces that testify to the layered history of the city. When planning the trip, it is worth considering right at the start accommodation for event visitors, especially if you are travelling with family or a larger group, so that everyone can stay close to the hall and the centre. That way the concert is not just an evening out, but part of a broader winter escape to the sea in which tickets for this event will be the key detail around which everything else is planned.

The atmosphere of Thompson’s concerts: communal singing and strong emotions

Thompson’s concerts are known for an atmosphere in which the audience participates from the first to the last song almost as intensely as the band on stage, so many performances are experienced as a combination of a music event and great communal singing. Thousands of people raise scarves, flags and mobile phones, sing the choruses of the most famous songs in unison, and moments when the hall falls completely silent so that only the voice of the crowd can be heard will remain long in the memory of everyone who finds themselves in that mass. After the record performance at Zagreb’s Hipodrom, in which reports recorded hundreds of thousands of visitors, it is clear that these concerts can attract a huge number of people and require complex organization and logistics. In halls like Gripe the atmosphere gains a more intimate dimension – the audience is closer to the stage, reactions spread faster, and every movement on stage is seen more clearly, which many fans experience as even stronger contact with the performer. That is precisely why for many fans buying tickets for such indoor concerts has special meaning, because it allows them to hear familiar songs in a space where every chord and every audience reaction immediately returns from the stands. Secure your tickets for this event right away so that you too can be part of the Split audience that will fill Gripe to the last seat.

Controversies, differing opinions and safety at big performances

Like many performers who strongly polarize the public, Thompson has during his career been the subject of numerous debates and controversies, from the content of certain songs to the symbolism that part of the audience brings to concerts, which is why some of his performances in certain European countries were banned or cancelled. On the other hand, a large part of the domestic audience experiences him as a performer whose songs connect family, faith and love for the homeland, which is seen in the emotions and turnout at concerts in Croatia. Precisely because of these opposing views, organizers and competent services pay great attention to the safety aspects of large events – from entrance control and bans on bringing dangerous items, through the presence of security services and police, to traffic regulation around the hall. Visitors to the Split concert at Gripe can expect standard measures that accompany all major events: bag checks at the entrance, clearly marked sections, highlighted emergency exits and staff instructions that will guide the audience toward the stands or the floor. When buying tickets and arriving at the event, it is important to respect the venue’s house rules and the organizers’ instructions, because responsible behaviour by the audience is what makes it possible for the evening to pass in the sign of music and emotions, and not in the sign of incidents.
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Tickets, sections and tips for the best possible concert experience

Tickets for Marko Perković Thompson’s concert at Gripe are valid for one day, that is, exclusively for the evening on Friday 16 January 2026 at 20:00, which means it is a unique date that does not repeat and that, if you miss it, cannot be made up by some “other night”. It is common that in the large hall of Gripe the sections are divided into the floor in front of the stage, intended for those who want to be as close to the band as possible and participate in the most intense part of the crowd, and into stands distributed by blocks, with the option of choosing seats closer to the centre or the side areas of the hall. According to the published information about the concert, the number of tickets per buyer is limited, so that as many fans as possible have the opportunity to get tickets, and special rules are defined for persons with disabilities, including a limited number of free tickets for persons with 100-percent disability and the obligation to purchase a ticket for an attendant. When buying, it is worth paying attention to the hall layout and choosing the section that best suits your way of enjoying the concert – someone will choose the floor, someone the middle of the stands, and someone a calmer corner a little further from the main crowd. Buy tickets via the button below, choose the place that suits you best and plan your entry into the hall in time, so that the whole experience, from the first arrival to the last encore, passes without rushing and stress.

Who the Split concert is for and how to experience it best

The Split concert at Gripe will attract different generations – from those who listened to Thompson’s early songs back in the nineties, through families who come with children and want to share a big concert experience, to a younger audience that grew up with his songs in stadiums and on supporters’ stands. For the most ardent fans, this performance will be an opportunity after record open-air concerts to experience the performer in a somewhat more intimate, indoor environment, where every look toward the stage is clearer and contact with the band more direct. Visitors coming to Split for the first time can combine the concert with getting to know the city – a walk along the Riva, a tour of Diocletian’s Palace, a visit to Marjan or enjoyment of local gastronomy – and accommodation near the historic core and the hall will make organizing the entire stay easier. Those who want a calmer experience can choose seats in the stands, while those craving adrenaline and communal singing will probably deliberately seek tickets for the floor and sections where people sing and jump the most. In all cases, the common denominator is the same: tickets for this event are the key to entering a hall that for one evening will become a meeting place of thousands of people, music and emotions. Tickets for this concert are disappearing fast, so buy them in time, reserve your stay in Split and get ready for an evening that Gripe will remember for a long time.

Sources:
- Wikipedia / biographical data and career overview of Marko Perković Thompson
- International agencies / reports on the record concert at Zagreb’s Hipodrom and the large attendance
- JUSOS and informational pages of Ĺ C Gripe / data on the address, capacity and history of the hall
- Split Tourist Board, UNESCO and other portals / information about Diocletian’s Palace and the historic core of Split
- Local and national portals and official announcements / announcement of the concert at Gripe on 16 January 2026, the date and the start of ticket sales

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