After much anticipation, World Ducati Week 2026 – Centenary Edition has officially opened its doors, and starting early this morning, thousands of Ducatisti from around the world began filling the Misano World Circuit to celebrate Ducati’s 100th anniversary together.

A unique weekend has begun, filled with unforgettable moments at the venue that has hosted Ducati’s grand celebration for years. From Freestyle Shows to stunt rider performances, to meet-and-greets with the champions of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It’s also a special opportunity to look back on Ducati’s 100-year history with all the motorcycles and key figures that have made Borgo Panigale’s legacy great.

On the first day of World Ducati Week – Centenary Edition, riders from the past and champions of today celebrated the centennial with two laps around the track during the Lap of Honor. And at the end of the day came the most anticipated moment: the Ducatisti Parade, an event to experience on two wheels and to admire along the roads of the Riviera. Thousands of Ducatis, forming a sea of red, paraded together, bringing color to the Romagna Riviera, until they reached Samsara Beach in Riccione, where the Ducati community gathered to share the traditional Rustica served by Ducati management. At the stroke of midnight, a huge group hug kicked off the official celebrations for Ducati’s birthday. 

On Saturday, July 4, Ducati officially celebrated its 100th anniversary on a day destined to remain etched in history and in the memory of every Ducatista.

The grand birthday celebrations set the tone for the entire day, from the midnight countdown to the drone show that lit up the sky with the message “Thank you, Ducatisti.” The second day of World Ducati Week—Centenary Edition—kicked off with the world premiere of the new Desmo450 SM, Borgo Panigale’s first Supermotard, unveiled by champion Marc Reiner Schimidt. Free practice and qualifying sessions for the Lenovo Race of Champions brought the circuit to life, while the Lap of Honor brought Ducati legends together on the track for a celebratory lap.

But it was as the sun set that the most anticipated moment arrived. The Live the Legend Night lit up the Misano World Circuit with a unique show paying tribute to Ducati’s history.

Thousands of Ducatisti from around the world gathered to celebrate a century of shared passion. The moment was immortalized in the “photo of the century,” featuring the legends and key figures who have written indelible chapters in history. Amid music and testimonials from those who helped make Ducati great, the sky over Misano lit up with the Drone Show—a spectacle that illuminated the circuit with images dedicated to the Centennial and fireworks that capped off a magical night.

Thank you for a hundred years of moments made eternal together. And for those yet to come. 

The Lenovo Race of Champions set the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” ablaze on the third day of World Ducati Week – Centenary Edition. Ducati champions from MotoGP and WorldSBK battled it out on the track with thrilling overtakes and spectacular action, bringing together the biggest stars of the Ducati world in a single race and giving the community the perfect finale to Borgo Panigale’s 100th anniversary.

 Alongside today’s champions, tomorrow’s stars also took to the track in the Lenovo V2 Future Champ Academy and the V4 Elite Cup two races that showcased the talent and determination of these promising young riders. These two competitions highlight Ducati’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of riders and shaping the future of racing.

And so the Centennial edition of World Ducati Week comes to a close. Thank you to all the Ducatisti who participated in the event, to those who followed it from home, and to everyone who helped make it possible.

We’ll see you at the next edition. See you back on the track, ready to share new moments together!