We are working towards a great Vespa World Days: the programme is constantly evolving. The one below is updated to April 14, 2024, keep following us to stay informed!
PLACES OF INTEREST
PIAZZA CURTATONE AND MONTANARA, PIAZZA CAVOUR, VIALE ITALIA, PIAZZA DONNA PAOLA PIAGGIO:‘Vespa live exhibition’ 4 giant Vespas that become works of art thanks to the artistic intervention of Paolo Amico, David Pompili, Skim and Nico Lopez Bruchi
PIAZZA BELFIORE: Vespa baby park
PIAZZA GARIBALDI and ROTATORY VIA TOSCO ROMAGNOLA ANGOLO VIA PISANA: Vespa-themed light installations
ROTATORY VIA TOSCO ROMAGNOLA ANGOLO VIA DEL CHIESINO: Art installation ‘La Vespa nel mondo’ (Vespa in the world)
PARCO CORRADINO D’ASCANIO: Nico Lopez Bruchi’s mural ‘Corradino and the dream of Icarus’
VESPA-themed windows in Pontedera and Casciana Terme-Lari shops
FILATELIA: “Annullo Postale” philatelic activities: postal stamp in cooperation with Poste Italiane at Vespa Village
THURSDAY, 18 April
9.00 – 19.00: Piaggio Museum opening hours
Entries allowed to VWD registered participants (request to be made on the registration system along with ride outs)
9.00 – 11.00 SLOT 1
11.00 – 13.00 SLOT 2
13.00 – 15.00 SLOT 3
15.00 – 17.00 SLOT 4
17.00 – 19.00 SLOT 5
9.00 – 19.00: Vespa Boutique opening at Piazza dei Martiri
9.00 – 19.00: Eccellenze Toscane km0 tastings in Viale Rinaldo Piaggio
9.00 – 13.00: exhibition “Espressioni meccaniche” at Piccolo Teatro Digitale
9.00: Tour of Amedei factory
9.30 – 13.00: Live painting spray art by Nico Lopez Bruchi at Crec Piaggio and Villaggio Piaggio
10.00 – 19:00: Flying experience with Florence Helicopter
10.00 – 19:00: Vespart exhibition – halls of the Palp (Palazzo Pretorio) in Pontedera Historical Centre
10.00 – 18:00: Live painting by Paolo Amico at Piazza Cavour
10.00 – 18:00: Modartech for 140th anniversary Piaggio Group, presentation of students’ creative projects at Istituto Modartech
10.00 – 13:00: Dinamismo a due tempi, Paolo Grigò on show, with the collaboration of Edoardo Buffa in Corso Matteotti 91
10.00 – 20:00: photo exhibition ‘Pontedera in Vespa‘ at Crec Piaggio and Villaggio Piaggio
10.00 – 19:00: “Babb. I mai visti” by Giorgio Dal Canto curated by Ilario Luperini. Homage to the artist Babb at Galleria Il Germoglio and in the atrium of Palazzo Comunale.
10.00 – 20.00: exhibition of works by Accademia di Disegno e Pittura “Cavalletti pazzi” at Crec Piaggio and Villaggio Piaggio
10.30 – 13:30: art exhibition “the beauty of Sete Sóis Sete Luas” at Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas
11.00 – 24.00: Vespa Village & Vespa Parking opening hours (registrations closes at 21.00)
11.00 – 21.00: Spare shop opening at Vespa Village
11.00: Tour of Amedei factory
14.00: “Tour n.3a / Lari” | DEPARTURE POINT: Gate G3 / REFERENCE COLOR: yellow / CHECK IN: h.13.00 at tourism activities desk
14.00: “Tour n.4 / Peccioli” | DEPARTURE POINT: Gate G4 / REFERENCE COLOR: blu / CHECK IN: h.13.00 at tourism activities desk
14.00: Sweet break Amedei: tasting experience at Amedei factory
14.00 – 18.30: Test Ride Vespa opening at Vespa Village
14.00 – 18.00: Live painting spray art by Nico Lopez Bruchi at Crec Piaggio and Villaggio
14.00 – 19.00: exhibition “Espressioni meccaniche” at Piccolo Teatro Digitale
14.00 – 20.00: show “Musica condivisa“ by Accademia Musicale Glenn Gould at Crec Piaggio and Villaggio Piaggio
14.00 – 24.00: Vespa stand opening at Vespa Village
15.00: opening VWD2024 in the Vespa Village with musical interlude by Filarmonica Volere è Potere
15.00 – 21.00: Opening technical Assistance Area at Vespa Villa
15.00 – 15:30: Meet and greet at Museo Piaggio (italian). Title: building the Vespa (italian). From 1946 to the present. |Speaker: Roberto bruciamonti, motor journalist | A brushstroke of history from the postwar period to the present. Piaggio from aircraft manufacturer to scooter manufacturer. History of an Italian rebirth
15.00: “Tour n.1a / Discover Pontedera” | DEPARTURE POINT: Gate G1 / REFERENCE COLOR: orange / CHECK IN: h.14.00 at tourism activities desk
15.00: “Tour n.3a / Lari: to the castle “ | DEPARTURE POINT: Gate G3 / REFERENCE COLOR: yellow / CHECK IN: h.14.00 at tourism activities desk
15.00: “Tour n.4 / Peccioli “ | DEPARTURE POINT: Gate G4 / REFERENCE COLOR: blu / CHECK IN: h.14.00 at tourism activities desk
15.00: Sweet break Amedei: tasting experience at Amedei factory
15.00 – 18:00: art exhibition “the beauty of Sete Sóis Sete Luas”at Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas
15.30 – 16:00: Meet and greet at Museo Piaggio(italian). Title: building the Vespa. From 1946 to the present. |Speaker: Roberto bruciamonti, motor journalist | A brushstroke of history from the postwar period to the present. Piaggio from aircraft manufacturer to scooter manufacturer. History of an Italian rebirth
16.00: Sweet break Amedei: tasting experience at Amedei factory
16.00 – 19:00: Dinamismo a due tempi, Paolo Grigò on show, with the collaboration of Edoardo Buffa in Corso Matteotti 91
16.00 – 16:30: Meet and greet at Museo Piaggio (italian). Title: building a Vespa today.
Speaker: ing. Massimo Maffei, head of EMEA production.
The challenge of producing a body-body scooter today, in the 20th century, as a manufacturer. An overwiev on engine production.
16.30: Screening of the film ‘Luca‘ at Cineplex Pontedera
16.30 – 17:00: Meet and greet at Museo Piaggio (english). Title: building a Vespa today.
Speaker: ing. Massimo Maffei, head of EMEA production.
The challenge of producing a body-body scooter today, in the 20th century, as a manufacturer. An overwiev on engine production.
17.00: Sweet break Amedei: tasting experience at Amedei factory
18.00: Official inauguration ‘Welcome to Vespisti’ of the Municipality of Pontedera with inaugural concert by the Fanfara dei Carabinieri di Firenze in Via del Duomo (historic centre)
18.00: book presentation “Invernale” by Dario Voltolini at Libreria Roma Ubik with the presence of Vespa Libreria Ubik by Fabio Mendolicchio
18.00: book presentation ‘VESPA, guida illustrata all’identificazione’ by Alessandro Pozzi at Libreria Carrara
18.00 – 24.00: “SKETCHING THE MYTH-colori su due ruote” Vespa-themed watercolour exhibition by the Acquapisa collective at VIVO! Sorsi, Bocconi, Libri, Idee
18.30: Screening of the film ‘Vacanze Romane‘ at Cineplex Pontedera
21.00: Screening of the film ‘Enrico Piaggio. Un Sogno italiano‘ at Cineplex Pontedera
21.00: Bike sisters of Rock ‘Sisters of Rock: one melody, one soul!’ at Vespa Village
21.00 – 24.00: live music show & tastings at Vespa Village
21.30: film screening ‘Caro diaro’ at Cineclub Agorà