There could be no more symbolic place than Misano Adriatico for unveiling the 2026 World Ducati Week programme. The same circuit that hosts the Superbike World Championship this weekend is gearing up for World Ducati Week from July 3 to 5, welcoming the Ducati community once again to celebrate a unique milestone: the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s 100th anniversary.
The Centenary Edition of World Ducati Week comes to life under the motto “Live the Legend – Celebrate 100 Years Together,” an invitation to every Ducatista to experience the legend firsthand and celebrate a milestone that comes only once in a lifetime.
Racing has always been a cornerstone of World Ducati Week. The most spectacular event, the Lenovo Race of Champions, returns with the most extraordinary concentration of Ducati riders in the world. Free practice and qualifying will take place on Saturday, July 4, while the official race is scheduled for Sunday, July 5 at 12:00 PM. MotoGP riders including Marc Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia, and Franco Morbidelli will compete alongside WorldSBK stars like Nicolò Bulega and Álvaro Bautista.
The traditional parade of Ducatisti is scheduled for the late afternoon of Friday, July 3. An impressive parade of motorcycles will begin with a lap of the circuit and wind through the streets of the Riviera Romagnola before arriving at the Samsara Beach Club in Riccione. The Ducati Beach Party will kick off here with music, entertainment, and the traditional Rustida served by Ducati management.
On Saturday evening, the track transforms into the stage for a spectacular show celebrating Ducati’s 100th anniversary. Champions, legends, and the entire Ducati community will come together to mark a century of history in an evening filled with excitement and emotion.
World Ducati Week 2026 will also showcase a world premiere: a brand-new Ducati model that participants can discover up close and meet the technicians and engineers who developed it. The Heritage Village will feature a celebratory exhibition guiding enthusiasts through 100 key moments in Ducati’s history, along with reserved parking for historic Ducati bikes produced up to 2000.
The event attracts enthusiasts from around the world, united by the same passion for two wheels and the red bikes from Borgo Panigale. Each edition sees Ducatisti travel hundreds and thousands of miles just to be there. This year, groups are setting out from China and India on their Ducati bikes to reach World Ducati Week.
Tickets are available on the Ducati website. The Biker Pass and Visitor Pass are valid for one or all three days and grant access to all public areas and free participation in numerous activities. During the event, participants can also visit the Ducati Museum and Factory in Borgo Panigale at discounted rates.
World Ducati Week is not just an event. It is the ultimate gathering of the Ducati family, celebrating a century of passion that has shaped the world of two wheels and a legacy built on innovation, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to performance.
World Ducati Week 2026: One Hundred Years of Red Bikes, Three Days of Pure Passion
New Delhi, June 19, 2026 – Imagine riding your Ducati for thousands of miles just to be part of something that happens only once in a lifetime. That is what World Ducati Week means to Ducatisti around the world. And this year, the celebration is bigger than ever because Ducati is turning 100.
The 2026 World Ducati Week will take place from July 3 to 5 at Misano Adriatico, the same circuit hosting the Superbike World Championship. This is where the Borgo Panigale manufacturer will celebrate its centenary with the entire Ducati community.
The motto is simple and powerful: “Live the Legend-Celebrate 100 Years Together.” It is an invitation to experience Ducati’s legend firsthand.
Racing is at the heart of everything. The Lenovo Race of Champions brings together the most extraordinary collection of Ducati riders in the world. You will see MotoGP stars like Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia on track alongside WorldSBK champions. The race happens on Sunday, July 5 at noon.
Friday afternoon is for the traditional parade. Hundreds of Ducati motorcycles will lap the circuit and ride through the Riviera Romagnola streets to Riccione. Then the Ducati Beach Party starts with music, entertainment, and food served by Ducati management.
Saturday night is the big show. The track becomes a stage for celebrating 100 years of Ducati history. Champions and legends will come together for an evening you will remember forever.
This year, Ducati will unveil a brand-new model at World Ducati Week. You can see it up close and meet the engineers who built it. The Heritage Village will take you through 100 moments that shaped Ducati’s history. Historic Ducati bikes from before 2000 get special reserved parking.
People travel from China, from India, from everywhere just to be at World Ducati Week. That is how strong the passion is.
Tickets are on the Ducati website. You can buy a Biker Pass if you ride your motorcycle there, or a Visitor Pass if you are coming as a passenger or walking. Both work for one day or all three days. You get access to everything and can join most activities for free.
You can also visit the Ducati Museum and Factory in Borgo Panigale at a discounted price during the event. It is where Ducati motorcycles are born, where generations of dreams come to life.
World Ducati Week is not just an event. It is the Ducati family coming together. One hundred years of passion. Three days of celebration. One great legacy that keeps writing itself today on the biggest stages of motorsport.
