Vespa enthusiasts celebrate iconic scooter's 80th anniversary in Rome

"Vespa Roma 2026 – 80 Years of an Icon" festival is taking place in Rome, Italy, from June 25 to 28. The four-day global festival is officially recognized as the largest gathering of Vespa enthusiasts in the history of the legendary Italian brand, which was first launched by Piaggio in 1946.

More than 10,000 Vespas and tens of thousands of fans have descended upon the Eternal City. Riders traveled from all corners of the globe, including continental Europe, the UK, the US (San Francisco), Australia, and the Philippines.