05.07.2025., Zagreb - Koncert Marka Perkovica Thompsona na Hipodromu Photo: Sandra Simunovic/PIXSELL
The Tax Administration has published official data on traffic and consumption in Zagreb on the day of Marko Perković Thompson’s big concert, held on July 5, 2025, at the Hippodrome. According to estimates, the concert drew more than half a million visitors, and data from the fiscalization system indicate exceptional growth in traffic in catering and other industries.
Key traffic data
The number of bills issued in Zagreb on the day of the concert was 69% higher than on the same Saturday last year (July 6, 2024). The total amount of the bill increased by as much as 229% compared to the same day of the previous year.
Compared to the previous Saturday (June 28, 2025), the number of accounts jumped by 71% and total spending by 203%. In the hospitality sector, turnover reached 9.6 million euros, which is three times the average of the previous days.
| DAY | BILL NUMBER (change) | BILL AMOUNT (change) |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2025 vs July 6, 2024. | +69% | +229% |
| July 5, 2025 vs June 28, 2025 | +71% | +203% |
| July 4, 2025 vs July 5, 2024 | -5% | +16% |
| July 4, 2025 vs June 26, 2025 | 0% | +11% |
Additional information
The most significant growth was recorded in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, where restaurateurs achieved turnover unheard of in recent history. According to the statements of restaurateurs, in some locations the traffic was twice or three times higher than usual.
Drink prices at the concert were: beer, 5 euros; water, 3 euros.
Thompson’s concert at the Hippodrome led to a significant surge in spending in Zagreb, as confirmed by the official data from the Tax Administration. Such large-scale events have a substantial positive impact on the local economy, particularly on the hospitality sector, trade, and transport services.
