Every year in Italy, there's a motoring event that has nothing to do with power, lap times or prestige. No supercars, no VIP paddock. However, the atmosphere is much more intense: that of a popular, joyful and deeply endearing passion around a car that has become a cult. In June 2026, the little Fiat Panda will once again become the absolute star at the "Panda a Pandino" rally, which will transform a peaceful Lombardy town into the world capital of the Italian city car.
After the already historic 2025 edition with 1,063 cars present, the organizers want to go even further. The objective is clear: beat the record and bring together even more owners from all over Europe. Germany, the Netherlands, Spain... foreign plates are now part of the scenery.
One car, all generations, one passion
What makes this event unique is its total openness. At Pandino, every Panda has its moment of glory. There's the mythical first-generation 4×4 covered in adventure dust, the "Young" version from the 90s with its technical fabrics typical of the era, and also the very latest hybrid variants to come out of dealerships. Regardless of condition, color or rarity: every owner becomes a hero for a weekend.
This diversity perfectly sums up the model's history: since 1980, the Panda has accompanied everyday Italian life, from the mountains to the city centers. In Pandino, it ceases to be just a car and becomes what it has always been: a social symbol.
Three days of popular festivities
The event will take place from June 19 to 21, 2026, around the Visconti castle in Pandino, in the province of Cremona. But it's more than just a gathering, it's a party. Friday marks the gradual arrival of the "Pandisti". The streets slowly fill up, and conversations immediately begin between strangers who recognize each other from their cars.
On Saturdays, small Fiat invade the Po plain in long, colorful caravans. The locals see a rolling ribbon of multicolored Pandas pass by, before the evening turns into a great convivial gathering of music and endless discussions around the cars.
Sunday is always the most spectacular time. The village center literally disappears under cars parked wherever space permits. All you see are Pandas: a visual phenomenon that has become emblematic of the gathering.
From pun to cultural phenomenon
Panda a Pandino" began as a joke on social networks. But the idea took on an unexpected dimension, becoming a unique automotive event in Europe. Today, the gathering attracts enthusiasts and onlookers alike, who come to observe this unlikely spectacle: thousands of people gathered to celebrate one of the simplest cars ever produced. Because here, no one comes to impress the others. They come to tell their story with their car.
How to take part in 2026
Registrations will open in March 2026, and are expected to go out very quickly: the number of places in the historic center is limited, and demand is growing year on year. The principle remains simple: owning a Panda is enough to become a weekend legend. In the meantime, the organizers are already inviting participants to prepare coolers, check oil levels and, above all, bring their good humour. At Pandino, the philosophy has remained the same since the first edition: the Panda isn't just a car... it's a way of life.
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