Italian automotive style takes center stage in Seattle this September with the Italian Car and Vehicle Show, one of the most distinctive attractions of the 39th annual Festa Italiana Seattle.
The exhibition will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, near the Seattle Center Fountain, at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington. The vehicle show takes place for one day only, while the broader Italian Festival continues throughout the weekend of September 26–27.
The show celebrates the originality, engineering and unmistakable character of Italian design through a display of automobiles, scooters and motorcycles. Visitors can expect a colorful reminder of Italy’s extraordinary contribution to transportation – from elegant sports cars to compact urban vehicles and two-wheeled icons that have become symbols of Italian lifestyle around the world.
Previous editions have featured vehicles and enthusiasts connected with some of Italy’s most celebrated names, including Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Ducati and Vespa. Local organizations and clubs have also participated, among them FIAT Enthusiasts Northwest, the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club, the Northwest Region of the Ferrari Club of America and the Vespa Club of Seattle.
The Italian Car and Vehicle Show is part of Festa Italiana Seattle, a community tradition launched in 1988 to celebrate Italian and Italian American culture in the Pacific Northwest. The free festival combines food, music, art, entertainment and family activities, attracting thousands of visitors to Seattle Center.
For Italian car lovers, however, Saturday morning offers something special – six hours dedicated to Italy’s ability to transform engineering into beauty, personality and unmistakable style.
