All Vespas lead to Rome

All Vespas lead to Rome

Rome, the beating heart of the celebrations, welcomed over 50,000 visitors from around the world, becoming a major international gathering dedicated to a timeless icon.

With arrivals, smiles, unique Vespas, experiences and shared moments, "Vespa Roma 2026 - 80 Years of an Icon" became an unforgettable celebration, showcasing the full power of an icon that transcends borders, generations and lifestyles.

A vibrant, heartfelt tribute shared by all, true to the Vespa spirit: free, elegant, light-hearted, and still capable of setting the world in motion today.

Vespa Roma 2026, moment by moment

Relive the atmosphere of VESPA ROMA 2026 - 80 Years of an Icon through the most beautiful images from the event: encounters, parades, music, exhibitions, celebrations and special moments that capture the energy of a festival dedicated to a timeless icon.

Thursday 25 June - Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting

The exhibition "Vespa. 80 Years of an icon. The Exhibition"

Expo Gamma Area: the world of Vespa, up close

The immersive Shop experience

Thursday 25 June - Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo unveiled

Thursday 25 June - Philatelic Cancellation Ceremony

Thursday 25 June - Presentation of the Vespa 80th Anniversary Celebratory Coin

Thursday 25 June - Ditonellapiaga on stage

Friday 26 June - World Gymkhana Championship

Friday 26 June - Vespa Rally European Championship

Saturday, 27 June - Vespa parades past the Colosseum

Saturday, 27 June - The Parade brings the Vespa spirit to the streets of Rome

Sunday 28 June - Vespa's timeless charm takes centre stage at the Concorso di Eleganza

Sunday 28 June - Vespa Roma 2026 - 80 Years of an Icon draws to a close after welcoming over 50,000 visitors

Unveiled in Rome. Ready to make history.

Vespa Edizione Ottantesimo has been revealed to the public: a limited-edition celebratory model created to pay tribute to eighty years of freedom, style and passion.
A collector's item, numbered in just 1,946 units, it captures the legacy of a global icon in a Vespa to be experienced today, ridden with pride and treasured over time.

Vespa World Club initiatives

Vespa Club members from around the world enjoyed a specially curated programme of initiatives, including dedicated activities such as the Vespa Parade and sporting events, as well as a Village designed to offer exclusive services and benefits.

Vespa. 80 years of an icon. The Exhibition.

An exhibition dedicated to Vespa's 80th anniversary, curated by master photographer Giacomo Bretzel: a journey through design, culture, freedom and the collective imagination, from the origins of the legend to its contemporary evolution. A celebration of an Italian, cosmopolitan icon that has crossed generations, cultures and languages while remaining as relevant as ever.

Iconic Projects

To mark this important anniversary, they also came to life some iconic projects and special collaborations, created to tell the story of Vespa beyond the road and celebrate its place in the collective imagination.
Culture, style, urban art and collectible objects came together in a shared narrative, paying tribute to an icon that continues to bring together generations, languages and visions.