Ducati Celebrates Custom Creativity With the Return of the Garage Contest at World Ducati Week 2026
The spirit of individuality and craftsmanship is once again set to take centre stage as Ducati officially launches the 2026 Garage Contest, inviting custom builders and passionate Ducatisti from around the globe to showcase their finest Ducati-based creations at the highly anticipated World Ducati Week – Centenary Edition.
Created to celebrate the creativity and passion within the Ducati community, the Garage Contest has become one of the standout attractions of World Ducati Week, shining a spotlight on some of the most daring, unique and beautifully crafted Ducati Specials. For 2026, the competition returns bigger than ever as part of Ducati’s historic centenary celebrations.
The contest is open to all custom Ducati motorcycles based on models produced from 2006 onwards. Builders wishing to enter simply need to visit the dedicated section of the Ducati website, download and complete the official entry form, and submit it together with two photographs of their custom machine before the 26 May 2026 deadline.
Once entries close, a specialist jury made up of Ducati executives, designers and engineers will carefully evaluate the motorcycles, selecting ten finalists based on originality, innovation, craftsmanship and overall visual impact. Those ten selected machines will then be displayed throughout World Ducati Week 2026 in a dedicated exhibition area, giving thousands of Ducati enthusiasts the opportunity to admire the creativity and engineering talent behind each build.
Adding to the excitement, fans attending World Ducati Week will also play an important role in deciding the winners. A public vote will determine the top three Specials, while a technical jury and a separate panel made up of Ducati riders will each select their own favourite machine. In total, five winning builders will be recognised during the official awards ceremony on the Sunday morning of the event, celebrated in front of passionate Ducatisti from around the world.
World Ducati Week – Centenary Edition takes place from 3 to 5 July 2026 at the legendary Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, with the surrounding Romagna Riviera once again expected to come alive with the unmistakable sound and atmosphere of Ducati passion. The three-day festival will feature celebrations, riding experiences, entertainment, exhibitions and activities that bring together tens of thousands of Ducati fans from across the globe.
Tickets for the event are already available through the official Ducati website as anticipation continues to build for what promises to be one of the most memorable editions of World Ducati Week ever held.
