Ducati’s Big Party: World Ducati Week 2026 set to celebrate 100 years in style
Misano will host the biggest Ducati gathering yet as the Borgo Panigale brand marks a century of speed, style, and passion.
The date is set and the countdown has begun. From July 3 to 5, 2026, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and the sun-drenched Romagna Riviera will once again become the epicentre of all things red, fast, and unmistakably Italian. World Ducati Week is back, and this time, it’s celebrating something very special indeed: 100 years of Ducati.
Since its inception, WDW has been about more than just bikes on display. It’s a living, breathing showcase of the Borgo Panigale spirit, where fans from across the globe gather not just to see motorcycles, but to be part of the Ducati family. The thirteenth edition promises to be bigger than ever, with three full days of entertainment, racing action, and a chance to rub shoulders with the heroes who keep Ducati’s trophy cabinets bursting.
Saturday July 4 will be the pinnacle. Exactly 100 years to the day since Ducati’s story began, Misano will transform into the beating heart of the centenary celebrations. From the racetrack to the paddock, from the stunt shows to the late-night parties, the weekend will capture a century of innovation and passion.
As you’d expect, Ducati’s racing arm will play a starring role. The company is currently the dominant force across MotoGP and WorldSBK, with silverware stacking up at a rate that would make a jeweller blush. Riders and legends from Ducati’s rich racing past and present are expected to attend, giving fans a rare chance to see their idols from the golden era of WSBK and MotoGP, right up to the modern-day superstars.
Whether you’ve been riding a Panigale for years, you’re eyeing up a Scrambler, or you simply want to soak up the atmosphere of probably the world’s most passionate motorcycle community, the event has something for everyone. Ducati says its programme is designed to be inclusive, engaging riders and non-riders alike, regardless of age, nationality, or background.
Preparations are already underway in Borgo Panigale, with Ducati promising a weekend that will set a new benchmark for bike festivals worldwide. Expect spectacle, expect emotion, and above all, expect Ducati to throw the kind of party only a century in the making can deliver.
World Ducati Week 2026 is shaping up to be one of those once-in-a-lifetime events. If you’ve ever thought about going, this is the year you’ll want to make it happen.
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Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
