When and where is Thompson's humanitarian concert taking place?

The concert will take place on August 29, 2026, in Vukovar, with 80,000 tickets sold.

Where will the proceeds from the concert be directed?

Proceeds will go toward completing the Home of Saint Joseph, the Salesian student dormitory in Zagreb, and the campaign "You Are Vukovar Too" for the construction of the Stadium of 12 Croatian Police Officers.

What is the 'haunted house' in Jarun?

It is an old, dilapidated building at the intersection of Don Petra Šimića Street and Jarun Street, which the Salesians purchased to convert into a student dormitory for 60 students.

Who is Father Damir Stojić and what did he say?

Father Damir Stojić is a Salesian who thanked Thompson and invited citizens to Vukovar, emphasizing that it is "a city that knew how to suffer, forgive, and believe."

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Thompson's Concert in Vukovar: Proceeds Go to 'Haunted House' in Jarun and Stadium

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Marko Perković Thompson fills Vukovar on August 29, with proceeds from 80,000 sold tickets directed toward completing the Salesian student dormitory in Zagreb's Jarun and building the Stadium of 12 Croatian Police Officers.

Summary

Thompson will hold a concert in Vukovar on August 29, 2026, with 80,000 tickets sold.
Proceeds will go toward completing the Salesian student dormitory in Jarun and building the Stadium of 12 Croatian Police Officers.
The old building in Jarun, which locals call the 'haunted house,' will be converted into the Home of Saint Joseph for 60 students.
Father Damir Stojić invited citizens: 'Let's sing together, pray together, and do something good for Vukovar, for the youth, and for Croatia.'

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Marko Perković Thompson's concert on August 29, 2026, in Vukovar has already sold out impressively: 80,000 tickets have been sold. However, what makes this event special is its humanitarian dimension, which the singer announced to the public via his social media a few days before the concert.

Where the Ticket Money Goes

Proceeds from the concert will be directed to two specific projects. The first is the completion of the Home of Saint Joseph, the Salesian student dormitory in Zagreb, and the second is the donation campaign "You Are Vukovar Too" for the construction of the Stadium of 12 Croatian Police Officers. This will, as announced, provide direct support to the youth and the future of the City of Heroes.

Haunted House in Jarun Becomes a Student Dormitory

The Home of Saint Joseph is planned for 60 students who did not manage to secure a place in state-run student dormitories. The Salesians have been running two student dormitories in Zagreb for years, one in Knežija and the other in Jarun, where young people receive not only accommodation but also spiritual and educational support. The new dormitory represents a concrete solution to student needs.

For the dormitory's purposes, an old building was purchased near the Church of Saint Mother of Freedom, at the intersection of Don Petra Šimića Street and Jarun Street. This dilapidated structure has been an eyesore in the neighborhood for ten years. According to available data, its original purpose was to be renovated into a facility for people with disabilities, but due to a lack of funding for construction, the building gradually deteriorated over time. Younger residents of the neighborhood now call it the "haunted house."

Father Damir Stojić: "A City That Knew How to Suffer, Forgive, and Believe"

Ahead of the concert, Salesian Father Damir Stojić spoke out, thanking Thompson and inviting citizens to join the event in Vukovar. He emphasized that Vukovar is "a city that knew how to suffer, forgive, and believe."

He particularly stressed the importance of helping young people and their future, noting that as a Salesian, he is grateful that part of the funds raised will be directed precisely toward the construction of the student dormitory. "Let's come to Vukovar. Let's sing together, pray together, and do something good for Vukovar, for the youth, and for Croatia," Father Damir Stojić said in a post on his Facebook profile.