World Ducati Week 2026 Schedule
Ducati has revealed the programme for World Ducati Week 2026, with the centenary edition of the brand’s global gathering to take place at Misano World Circuit from July 3-5.
The 2026 event will mark 100 years of Ducati, bringing together Ducatisti from around the world for three days of racing, riding experiences, product displays, heritage celebrations, rider appearances, entertainment and the traditional mass parade through the Riviera Romagnola.
Running under the motto “Live the Legend – Celebrate 100 Years Together”, WDW26 will centre on Ducati’s century-long history, while also showcasing the company’s current racing strength across MotoGP, WorldSBK, national superbike competition, motocross and supermoto.
Race of Champions returns with stacked Ducati field
One of the headline attractions will again be the Lenovo Race of Champions, which will bring an extraordinary line-up of Ducati riders together on track at Misano.
Free practice and qualifying will take place on Saturday, July 4, with the race scheduled for Sunday, July 5, at 1200.
The grid will include Ducati Lenovo Team MotoGP riders Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati MotoGP test rider Michele Pirro, VR46 Racing Team riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli, and Gresini Ducati MotoGP riders Álex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer.
WorldSBK will be represented by Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona from Aruba.it Racing – Ducati, along with Álvaro Bautista and Yari Montella from Barni Spark Racing Team, Lorenzo Baldassarri, Alberto Surra, Tarran Mackenzie and Tommy Bridewell.
There will also be strong representation from domestic and international superbike competition, including Josh Waters from the Australian Superbike Championship, Hafizh Syahrin from the Asia Superbike Championship and Lukas Tulovic from IDM.
Waters is set to line up against a field packed with MotoGP and World Superbike winners in what has traditionally been one of the most entertaining showpieces of World Ducati Week.
The off-road side of Ducati’s expanding racing programme will also be represented, with Italian MX1 Prestige champion Alessandro Lupino, Ducati Factory Racing MXGP rider Andrea Bonacorsi, and four-time S1GP world champion Marc-Reiner Schmidt all involved.
Ducati legends, 48 world titles and the Lap of Honour
2026 World Ducati Week will also feature a special Lap of Honour celebrating champions past and present.
The parade laps will be held across Friday and Saturday, with different riders appearing in each session. Ducati says the riders involved represent a combined tally of 48 world titles.
Legends expected to be part of the celebrations include Casey Stoner, Troy Bayliss, Carl Fogarty and Loris Capirossi, with autograph sessions also planned across the weekend.
Friday parade and Ducati Beach Party
The traditional WDW parade of Ducatisti will take place late on Friday afternoon, July 3.
The parade will begin with a lap of Misano World Circuit before heading out through the streets of the Riviera Romagnola and finishing at Samsara Beach Club in Riccione.
The Ducati Beach Party will then take over, including the traditional Rustida served by Ducati management, music and entertainment hosted by Federico Russo and Francesco Mandelli, and a DJ set from Samsara Beach Club.
Saturday night centenary show
Saturday evening will see Misano transformed into the stage for Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebration.
The show will take place on July 4, the anniversary of Ducati’s foundation, with champions, legends and Ducatisti joining together to mark the milestone.
Italian actor and narrator Francesco Pannofino will guide the audience through the evening, which Ducati says will focus on the values, vision and heritage of the Borgo Panigale brand.
New Ducati model to be revealed
World Ducati Week 2026 will also host the world premiere of a new Ducati model.
Ducati has not yet confirmed the model, but attendees will have the opportunity to see the new machine up close and meet the technicians and engineers involved in its development.
The broader Ducati range will also be on display in the Ducati Worlds exhibition area, with talks and meet-and-greet sessions involving engineers, designers and product experts.
Centenary motorcycles on show
As part of the 100-year celebrations, Ducati will place special emphasis on its centenary models.
That includes the Collezione 100, a run of ten 2026 Ducati models wearing dedicated liveries inspired by key moments in the company’s history. Each version is limited to 100 numbered units worldwide.
Also making its first public appearance will be the Superleggera V4 Centenario, limited to 500 numbered units, along with the Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore, a 100-unit special edition wearing a commemorative livery inspired by the 1980s Ducati 750 F1.
Ducati will also run an augmented reality experience allowing visitors to configure a full-scale Multistrada V4 S via the Ducati Factory Made personalisation programme.
Track, road and off-road riding experiences
WDW26 will offer a range of riding experiences for three-day pass holders.
At Misano, attendees will be able to test-ride the Panigale V4 S on the track or take part in dedicated Track Sessions on their own Ducati.
Adventure riders will be able to join DRE Adventure Academy mini-sessions using Multistrada and DesertX models, with Antoine Meo and Charly Sinewan also involved.
Road test rides across the Ducati range will also be available, using routes designed for the event.
There will also be four-wheel activity, including Lamborghini Urus SE test drives, an Audi Sport exhibition area and a photo booth featuring competition seats used by Audi racing drivers.
Heritage Village and Ducati Garage Contest
Ducati’s history will be showcased through the Heritage Village, which will include the Ducati Heritage Contest 2026.
The contest is open to road-going Ducati motorcycles produced up to the year 2000. Initial selection will take place on Friday, July 3, with the final round on Saturday and the awards ceremony on Sunday.
The Heritage Village will also host “The Hundred Episodes of the Centenary”, an exhibition tracing 100 key moments in Ducati history, from racing achievements to technical innovations and design milestones.
Owners arriving on historic Ducati motorcycles built up to 2000 will also have access to reserved parking, effectively turning part of the event into an open-air Ducati heritage display.
The Ducati Garage Contest will return as well, celebrating Ducati-based custom builds from around the world. Ten finalists will be displayed during WDW26, with the five best projects awarded on Sunday morning.
Family activities, stunt shows and entertainment
Across the weekend, the Misano paddock will host stunt riding displays from Emilio Zamora, along with freestyle motocross shows from Massimo Bianconcini, Corey Creed and Diego Manenti, who will perform aboard the new Desmo450 MX.
Virgin Radio hosts Ringo, Alteria, and Ketty Passa will run talks, interviews and guest appearances, while DJ sets and the traditional Ducati Band concert will add to the entertainment programme.
Younger riders will be catered for through Ducati First Experience, allowing children aged 6-14 to try electric motorcycles, mini trial bikes and electric bicycles under the guidance of certified technicians from the Italian Motorcycling Federation.
A Riders Meet Kids session will also give young fans the chance to meet Ducati riders.
The Italian Air Force will also attend, offering an immersive Frecce Tricolori cockpit experience using Oculus virtual reality stations.
Ducati Official Clubs and regional celebrations
Ducati says its official club network will again be central to World Ducati Week, with 375 Ducati Official Clubs, more than 52,000 members and representation across 67 countries.
The DOC Village will host games, interviews, presentations, talks and activities throughout the event.
The broader Emilia-Romagna region will also take part in the celebrations. Rimini will illuminate landmarks including Castel Sismondo and the Arch of Augustus in red, Riccione will host the parade finish and Ducati Beach Party, Misano Adriatico will run street art and themed lighting activations, and Cattolica will host a photography exhibition linking Ducati to the historic Moto Temporada Romagnola.
Tickets now available
Tickets for World Ducati Week 2026 are available through the Ducati website and Ducati dealers.
Biker Passes and Visitor Passes are available for either one day or all three days, with both pass types granting access to the event’s public areas and participation in a wide range of activities.
Visitors attending WDW26 will also be able to visit the Ducati Museum and Factory in Borgo Panigale at discounted rates during the event period
