Postavke privatnosti

Buy tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson - 16.01.2026., Športski centar GRIPE, Split, Croatia Buy tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson - 16.01.2026., Športski centar GRIPE, Split, Croatia

CONCERT

Marko Perković - Thompson

Športski centar GRIPE, Split, HR
16. January 2026. 20:00h
2026
16
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
BOOK ACCOMMODATION NEARBY

Tickets for Marko Perković Thompson live at ŠC Gripe Split – buy concert tickets for 16 January 2026

Buy tickets for Marko Perković Thompson live at ŠC Gripe in Split on 16 January 2026 and secure your spot at a powerful rock night. This page focuses on concert ticket purchase and all essential details for visitors who are planning their journey, accommodation and full concert experience in Split
CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
BOOK ACCOMMODATION NEARBY

Marko Perković Thompson comes to Split: a concert that heralds the peak of winter at Gripe

At the end of January, Split gets a powerful musical boost: on Friday, January 16, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM, the Športski centar Gripe turns into a stage for a major concert by Marko Perković – Thompson, one of Croatia’s best-known rock musicians. The ticket is valid exclusively for that day, so the entire experience is concentrated into one evening in which a blend of the band’s powerful sound, specially designed production, and the emotions of a crowd that otherwise fills stadiums and large open-air venues is expected. After a record-breaking summer and performances in front of tens, even hundreds of thousands of people, Thompson brings the story back to an indoor format with this concert—closer to the audience and into an atmosphere reminiscent of his earlier, more intimate shows, but with the experience of big spectacles. Precisely because of that combination of a big name and a hall with a capacity of around 6,000 spectators, increased interest in tickets is expected, especially among Dalmatians and audiences from neighboring regions who are used to evenings where anthem-like choruses and ballads are sung. If you already know you want to spend January 16 in Split, don’t wait until the last moment: secure your tickets for this event right away—click the

button below and reserve your place in the hall while tickets are still available.

Marko Perković Thompson: a career from a wartime song to the biggest concert stages

Marko Perković, better known to the wider public by the nickname Thompson, was born in 1966 in the village of Čavoglave, and he began his music career in the early 1990s, during the Homeland War, when his wartime song “Bojna Čavoglave” was embraced by radio and television audiences across Croatia. Since then, he has built a recognizable signature in which rock, hard rock, and elements of folk music intertwine, with themes of faith, history, identity, and family, which has earned him a large and exceptionally loyal audience. During the 1990s and 2000s, he released a series of albums—from “Moli mala” and “Vrijeme škorpiona”, through “Geni kameni” and “Vjetar s Dinare”, to milestones such as “E, moj narode” and “Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj”, which sold in tens of thousands of copies and cemented him as one of the best-selling domestic performers. The 2013 album “Ora et labora” further emphasizes the spiritual dimension of his work, while the latest studio album “Hodočasnik”, released in June 2025, marks a return to the studio after twelve years and was followed by a series of major concerts. It is precisely the experience from those tours and record performances that now comes down to Gripe in a somewhat more intimate format, but with the same band, energy, and powerful production, which is why tickets for this concert are of great interest to ticket collectors and the most loyal fans.
CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
BOOK ACCOMMODATION NEARBY

Musical style, band, and the expected setlist in the Split arena

Thompson’s musical style is based on a combination of fierce guitars, an emphasized bass sound, and a strong percussive rhythm, with melodies that often lean on Dalmatian and broader Croatian folklore, so in the same concert you can hear both harder rock arrangements and emotional ballads in which the audience spontaneously takes over the choruses. His songs—from early wartime and patriotic themes to later compositions dedicated to family, faith, and personal turmoil—functionally form a story at concerts that moves through different periods of his career. At Gripe, alongside older songs from the albums “Geni kameni”, “Vjetar s Dinare”, and “E, moj narode”, a focus on newer songs from the album “Hodočasnik” can also be expected, which was presented on big stages during 2025 and now gains a new dimension in an indoor setting. The band that has accompanied him in recent years is tight after hundreds of performances—from large stadiums to smaller halls—so in Split a production-demanding concert is expected with an emphasis on sound, light, and visuals that follow the thematic sections of the repertoire. Precisely that combination of a setlist covering more than three decades of a career and the band’s concert experience makes tickets for such performances always sought-after, because the audience knows it will get a three-hour cross-section of the most important moments, not just a short show. If you want to be part of that story at Gripe, it’s good not to postpone buying tickets until the last moment, because for evenings like this there is always demand for at least one more spot.

Športski centar Gripe: an arena with a rich sporting and musical tradition

Športski centar Gripe is today one of the most recognizable symbols of Split’s sports and events—a complex built for the needs of the Mediterranean Games in the late 1970s, when Split gained the first large indoor arena in this area. The complex consists of a large hall with a capacity of around 6,000 spectators and a smaller hall that can accommodate approximately 1,000 visitors, along with several additional halls for indoor sports and commercial facilities, so Gripe can be adapted to different types of events—from handball and basketball games to concerts and fairs. In this hall, the legendary basketball players of Jugoplastika, later KK Split, three-time European champions, played their home games, and from the Gripe court names like Dino Rađa, Toni Kukoč, and Žan Tabak, as well as many other top athletes from various disciplines, launched into world basketball. Over the years, Gripe has also become an important concert stage—in more recent times, many domestic performers have sold out the venue there, and audiences and the media often highlight the atmosphere and emotional moments when the hall “boils over” with collective singing. Precisely because of that combination of sporting tradition and musical spectacles, Thompson’s concert on January 16 carries additional weight, because his fans will stand in the same place where generations of supporters and athletes once stood, and tickets for such evenings remain a kind of souvenir of a piece of Split’s sports-and-music history. If they are traveling from other cities, visitors can also consider accommodation near the venue, so that after the concert they can return to their hotel or apartment without rushing.

Split and the Gripe neighborhood: the city context of the concert

The Gripe arena is located in the city district of the same name, roughly a kilometer east of Split’s historic core and Diocletian’s Palace, so visitors who arrive in the city earlier can easily combine sightseeing with the evening concert. In the immediate vicinity there is also the Gripe Fortress, a Baroque fortification built by the Venetians in the 17th century to strengthen the city’s defenses, which gives the whole neighborhood a specific historical frame and makes it interesting for a walk before or after the event. Split, as the second-largest Croatian urban center and the largest Dalmatian city, offers rich cultural, gastronomic, and entertainment content, so many concert visitors plan their arrival as a weekend trip, combining evening music with a day spent on the Riva, in the old town center, or on Marjan. Winter Split is calmer than in summer, but cafés, restaurants, galleries, and museums operate at full pace, which allows visitors to turn concert tickets into a trigger for a mini trip, rather than the arrival remaining just a short excursion. For those planning an overnight stay, it is useful to review accommodation offers in Split in time, especially if they want to stay within a few minutes’ drive or walk from ŠC Gripe, so that after the performance they can return to their room without stress.
CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
BOOK ACCOMMODATION NEARBY

The concert experience after the record-setting Hipodrom

After the historic concert at Zagreb’s Hipodrom in July 2025, when, according to the organizer’s data, more than half a million tickets were sold for a single evening—breaking the world record for ticket sales for one performance—every subsequent Thompson concert carries additional curiosity from the audience and the media. Hipodrom was the culmination of the Hodočasnik Tour, a tour that followed the release of the album of the same name and showed that the audience is ready to follow his music even in formats that go beyond standard stadium concerts, so his performances in smaller, enclosed venues are now followed with special attention. In the Gripe hall the atmosphere will be different—rather than an endless field of people, the audience will be closer to the stage, without great distances and sound delay, so every chorus, every solo, and every moment of silence between songs will reach the stands directly and without intermediaries. For many fans, precisely such concerts—with a capacity of a few thousand people—mean the most intense contact with the performer, because it is easier to create the impression that the band is “in the same room” with the audience, and not at the other end of a gigantic field. Since this is one evening, with no additional dates, and the ticket is valid only for January 16, 2026, tickets for this concert disappear quickly, so buy your tickets in time by clicking the

button and secure your place in the hall before the capacity fills up.

The hall atmosphere and audience experiences

Audiences who in previous years attended various concerts and sporting events at Gripe often highlight in their reviews the visibility in the hall, relatively good acoustics, and a feeling of closeness to the stage, even when sitting in higher stands, because the hall is constructed so that the auditorium rises steeply and the view rarely remains blocked. In recent seasons, numerous performers have sold out Gripe, and reports from such evenings speak of an “explosion of emotions” and a hall that literally trembles from collective singing, which shows that this location has become one of the key concert venues in Dalmatia, especially for musicians who come from Split or have a strong fan base in the city. For Thompson’s performance, given the tradition of his concerts and the audience’s habit of arriving hours earlier, it can be expected that the floor area will be filled even before the start, so it is wise to plan to arrive earlier to avoid crowds at entrances and queues for ticket checks. Tickets will likely be divided into sectors, with clear markings of stands and floor, so it is good to study the layout on the ticket in advance so that entry is as quick and simple as possible. If you want to make the most of the evening, consider that immediately after arriving in the hall you find your seat, purchase drinks or snacks, and prepare for the concert, because at the moment when the lights go out and the band comes on stage, all attention will shift to the music, and the tickets you secured in advance will turn into an entry into three hours of collective singing.
CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
BOOK ACCOMMODATION NEARBY

Practical information for arriving at ŠC Gripe

Športski centar Gripe is located in the eastern part of Split, in the city district of Gripe, at a distance of about fifteen minutes of easy walking from Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva, which means that visitors coming from the city center can very easily reach the hall on foot. For those arriving by car, there are parking lots and on-street parking spaces around the complex, but keep in mind that for major events they fill up quickly, so it is good to arrive earlier or consider a combination of public transport and a shorter walk to Gripe. Visitors arriving from other cities by train or bus can count on the railway and bus stations, as well as the ferry port, being located next to the city center, so the trip to the hall is also feasible on foot or with a short taxi ride. The ticket for Thompson’s concert is valid only for the January 16, 2026, 8:00 PM time slot, so it is important to plan the trip so that you arrive at least an hour earlier to pass checks, find your seat, and prepare for the start of the program without rushing. If you are coming from farther away, consider reserving accommodation for concert visitors already now, so that you can make it easier to get back after the performance and enjoy the evening without stress.

Planning your stay in Split around the concert date

The concert on January 16 is an ideal opportunity to turn a visit to Split into an extended weekend or at least a full-day trip, especially since it is a period when the city does not have summer crowds, but the offer of activities is still very rich. Before the concert you can stroll through Diocletian’s Palace and the narrow alleyways of the old town center, have coffee or tea on the Riva and look at the sea that in winter often shows itself in more dramatic shades, while behind your back rises the Marjan hill, perfect for an afternoon walk before the evening program. After the performance, many visitors decide to extend the evening in one of the many bars and clubs, especially if they are staying in the center or near Gripe, because a short walk back to a hotel or apartment allows them to calmly put away their tickets and keep them as a souvenir. The ticket is valid for one day, so it is smart to plan the trip so that work obligations, traffic, or weather conditions do not jeopardize arriving on time—it is always better to have an extra hour than a few minutes short when it comes to big events. To make organization easier, it is worth once again reviewing accommodation near the venue and choosing the option that best fits your budget and habits, whether you want to be in the very center or a few minutes’ drive from the hall.

Who this concert is for and why you shouldn’t miss it

Thompson’s concerts attract a very diverse audience: from those who have followed him since the early 1990s and the first wartime songs, through the generation that grew up with the albums “Geni kameni” and “Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj”, to younger listeners who discovered him through newer releases and concert recordings from big stadiums. His songs are usually thematically tied to love, family, faith, remembrance, and historical experiences, but also to personal stories of individuals, which creates a sense of closeness even among audiences that may not share all his themes, but recognize the emotionality of the performance and the power of the concert show. After he broke the world record in 2025 for ticket sales for a single concert at Zagreb’s Hipodrom, he proved that he has a fan base that exceeds the framework of one country and that there is enormous interest in his work across the wider region. Precisely for that reason, the concert in Split’s Gripe arena, with limited capacity, many see as an opportunity to see and hear that performer from a closer perspective, without the huge distances and crowds characteristic of massive open-air shows. If you are among those who know his songs by heart but have never seen him live, or you experienced him only at large stadiums and want to feel how he sounds in an indoor hall, this is an evening you might remember for a long time. Tickets for this concert disappear quickly, so buy your tickets in time via the
CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
BOOK ACCOMMODATION NEARBY
button below and secure your place in Split’s Gripe hall while there are still available seated and standing spots.

A few more tips for concert visitors

Before heading to the concert, it is good to check all practical details on the ticket itself—the exact door opening time, rules about bringing items (for example, a ban on bringing glass containers, large backpacks, or professional photo equipment), and any information about the cloakroom and other services in the hall. Organizers of major events in the Gripe hall generally align security measures with the expected number of visitors, so enhanced control at entrances can be expected, therefore it is advisable to have tickets prepared and easily accessible so that entry goes as quickly as possible. Since the concert is held in the winter period, consider practical clothing—a warm jacket for arrival and departure and layers underneath that you can remove if the hall heats up during the show—so that you are both protected from the cold and ready for several hours of intense singing and standing. For visitors coming from other cities, it is useful to organize the return in advance, whether it is your own car, an arranged ride, or staying in the city, so that you avoid stress after the end of the concert. And finally, don’t forget that every ticket is more than paper or a QR code—it is an entry ticket to an experience you will share with thousands of other people, so if it matters to you to be part of that evening at Gripe, buying tickets in time is the best move you can make already today.

Sources:
- Wikipedia – Športski centar Gripe, history of the complex and hall capacities
- Travel Croatia Live – description and purpose of Športski centar Gripe in Split
- Story.hr – a story about Gripe as a sports-and-music hub and the successes of athletes
- Wikipedia – biography and discography of Marko Perković Thompson
- Wikipedia – Hodočasnik Tour 2025 and data on the record concert at Hipodrom
- HelloMagazin.hr – report from sold-out concerts in the Gripe hall and the atmosphere in the audience
- Eventim.hr and review portals – audience experiences and the general impression of the Dvorana Gripe space

Everything you need to know about tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson

+ Where to find tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson?

+ How to choose the best seat to enjoy the Marko Perković - Thompson concert?

+ When is the best time to buy tickets for the Marko Perković - Thompson concert?

+ Can tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson be delivered electronically?

+ Are tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson purchased through partners safe?

+ Are there tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson in family sections?

+ What to do if tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson are sold out?

+ Can I buy tickets for concert Marko Perković - Thompson at the last minute?

+ What information do I need to buy tickets for the Marko Perković - Thompson concert?

+ How to find tickets for specific sections at the Marko Perković - Thompson concert?

CHECK AVAILABLE TICKETS
18 December, 2025, Author: Culture & events desk

Find accommodation nearby

You may be interested

Marko Perković - Thompson

Poreč
Saturday 10.01. 2026 20:00
Žatika Sport Centre, Vukovarska ul. 3
Marko Perković - Thompson

Poreč
Sunday 11.01. 2026 20:00
Žatika Sport Centre, Vukovarska ul. 3
Marko Perković - Thompson

Split
Saturday 17.01. 2026 20:00
Športski centar GRIPE, Osječka ul. 11

Culture & events desk

The editorial team for arts, music and events brings together journalists and volunteers who have spent years living alongside stages, clubs, festivals and all those spaces where art and audience meet. Our writing comes from long-standing journalistic experience and genuine involvement in cultural life: from endless evenings in concert halls, from conversations with musicians before and after performances, from improvised press corners at festivals, from premieres that end with long discussions in theatre corridors, but also from small, intimate events that attract only a handful of curious people yet remain engraved in their memory for a lifetime.

In our newsroom write people who know what a stage looks like when the lights go out, how the audience breathes while waiting for the first note, and what happens behind the curtain while instruments or microphones are still being adjusted. Many of us have spent years standing on stage ourselves, participating in programme organisation, volunteering at festivals or helping artist friends present their projects. This experience from both sides of the stage gives us the ability to view events not merely as items in a calendar, but as living encounters between creators and audiences.

Our stories do not stop at who performed and how many people attended. We are interested in the processes that precede every appearance before the public: how the idea for a concert or festival is born, what it takes for a comedy to reach its audience, how much time is spent preparing an exhibition or a multimedia project. In our texts we try to convey the atmosphere of the space, the energy of the performers and the mood of the audience, as well as the context in which all this happens – why a certain performance is important, how it fits into the broader music or art scene, and what remains after the venue empties.

The editorial team for arts, music and events builds its credibility on persistence and long-term work. Behind us are decades of writing, editing, talking with artists and observing how scenes change, how some styles come to the forefront while others retreat into the background. This experience helps us distinguish fleeting hype from events that truly push boundaries and leave a mark. When we give something space, we strive to explain why we believe it deserves attention, and when we are critical, we explain our reasons, aware of the effort behind every project.

Our task is simple and demanding at the same time: to be reliable witnesses of cultural and entertainment life, to write honestly toward the audience and honestly toward performers. We do not deal in generic praise; we aim to precisely describe what we see and hear, knowing that every text may be someone’s first encounter with a certain band, festival, comedian or artist. The editorial team for arts, music and events therefore exists as a place where all these encounters are recorded, interpreted and passed on – humanly, clearly and with respect for the very reason it exists at all: the live, real event in front of a real audience.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This article is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or approved by any sports, cultural, entertainment, music, or other organization, association, federation, or institution mentioned in the content.
Names of events, organizations, competitions, festivals, concerts, and similar entities are used solely for accurate public information purposes, in accordance with Articles 3 and 5 of the Media Act of the Republic of Croatia, and Article 5 of Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
The content is informational in nature and does not imply any official affiliation with the mentioned organizations or events.
NOTE FOR OUR READERS
Karlobag.eu provides news, analyses and information on global events and topics of interest to readers worldwide. All published information is for informational purposes only.
We emphasize that we are not experts in scientific, medical, financial or legal fields. Therefore, before making any decisions based on the information from our portal, we recommend that you consult with qualified experts.
Karlobag.eu may contain links to external third-party sites, including affiliate links and sponsored content. If you purchase a product or service through these links, we may earn a commission. We have no control over the content or policies of these sites and assume no responsibility for their accuracy, availability or any transactions conducted through them.
If we publish information about events or ticket sales, please note that we do not sell tickets either directly or via intermediaries. Our portal solely informs readers about events and purchasing opportunities through external sales platforms. We connect readers with partners offering ticket sales services, but do not guarantee their availability, prices or purchase conditions. All ticket information is obtained from third parties and may be subject to change without prior notice. We recommend that you thoroughly check the sales conditions with the selected partner before any purchase, as the Karlobag.eu portal does not assume responsibility for transactions or ticket sale conditions.
All information on our portal is subject to change without prior notice. By using this portal, you agree to read the content at your own risk.