June 5-6, 2026
Pistons & Pretzels Workshops
Turin, Italy
June 7, 2026
Pistons & Pretzels Sunday
11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Turin, Italy
Ciao ragazzi, Pistons & Pretzels Italy is back! Bigger and better than ever before.
On June 5-7, our beloved community car event returns to beautiful Turin – for the first time ever, turning Pistons & Pretzels into a full-weekend experience.
This is more than just another edition. It’s the beginning of something new.
We’ve always celebrated remarkable artistry and exceptional engineering with a diverse showcase of standout vehicles. And that won’t change. But Design, to us, has never been just about what meets the eye.
We see Design as a cultural force. One that shapes identity, writes history, and drives evolution. A universal language that connects people not only within the mobility design community, but far beyond it.
So, with this new chapter, Pistons & Pretzels expands its perspective. From simply celebrating beautiful designs to positioning design as a cultural catalyst that sparks visions, shares knowledge, bridges disciplines, and creates relevance within the cities we enter.
The new agenda?
Turin is not just the backdrop for launching this new concept. It’s part of the story.
With everything Pistons & Pretzels aims to become, there is no better place to begin than Italy. More precisely, Turin. A city where design is woven deeply into its history, identity, and industrial evolution.
And right at the centre: the Barriera District.
Once a purely industrial area, the neighbourhood is now reinventing itself. Driven by Barriera Design District, it is blossoming into Turin’s most dynamic creative hub. Here, international art and culture don’t just coexist, they actively shape the urban ecosystem to enable meaningful exchange across sectores and deliver real value to the entire region.
Exactly the kind of environment where Pistons & Pretzels belongs.
Barriera Design District
Barriera Design District is a city imaging project.
A collective initiative aimed at creating and promoting the best possible image of Barriera di Milano, and by extension, of the entire city, with the goal of generating tangible, shared value.
Get to know BDDDesign Talks
Speakers: Davide Ferraiuolo – Content Creator (@daveoncars)
Language: Italian
Time: 12:30 PM
Speakers:
Language: Italian
Time: 3:15 PM
Speakers:
Language: Italian
Time: 3:50 PM
Speakers:
Language: Italian
Time: 4:15 PM
Speakers:
Language: Italian
Time: 4:45 PM
Design Contest
As an exhibiting visitor bringing your favourite machine to Pistons & Pretzels Turin, you’ll automatically enter our fun Design Contest – and might return a prized winner!
How it works?
You tell us which vehicle you’re bringing, we’ll put it in the right category. And if luck – and the crowd’s votes – are on your side, your four-wheeler gets to take the crown home and you’ll get to choose one of three prizes.
CATEGORIES
PRIZES
Programme Overview
Visiting Guest
Entry to the event for one person. Children up to 14 years enter free.
Includes:
Ticket Price: 15 EUR
Get your ticketExhibiting Guest
For individual vistiors showcasing a personal vehicle as part of the curated exhibition – from well-loved classics to modern performance vehicles and rare editions.
Entry to the event for 2 people. Children up to 14 years enter free.
Includes:
Participation Details:
Ticket Price: 35 EUR
Register your vehiclePistons & Pretzels is the perfect setting for brands to showcase their design and connect with top-tier talent.
We’d love to have you on board!
Set within Turin’s historic industrial heart, Docks Dora reflects the kind of transformation that defines the city today.
Built in the early 20th century directly connected to the railway lines that powered the city’s industrial rise, it’s a place defined by movement and purpose.
That core still remains, yet is has evolved: what once enabled industrial exchange now fosters creative dialogue and cultural evolution.
The place itself has become a symbol of metamorphosis – and, thereby, for Pistons & Pretzels.
Since its founding in 1930, Pininfarina has been a global symbol of Italian style, blending timeless beauty, engineering excellence, and innovation. Evolving from a small coachbuilding workshop into an international group, Pininfarina today is a leader in automotive and industrial design, architecture, and engineering services.
Beyond its celebrated expertise in car design, Pininfarina continues to pioneer in areas such as aerodynamic research - operating its own wind tunnel based in Grugliasco, Turin - and sustainable mobility projects, from electric and hydrogen vehicles to yachts and high-speed trains. Pininfarina’s multi-disciplinary approach has delivered over 1,450 automotive projects and 750 product and architectural designs, earning over 90 international awards in the past decade alone.
WHAT THEY’RE BRINGING:
Mythos
Unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, the Mythos was designed as a stylistic exercise embodying the tradition of the dream cars which made Pininfarina famous in the Sixties. It is not meant to be a mere sculpture, even if the volume ratio is dealt in a provocative way. Instead, it intends to revel all its aggressiveness in the way it attacks the road. It has Ferrari Testarossa mechanics and is a return to the fascination of the Ferrari two-seater barchetta. Only one example was built, which is preserved at the Pininfarina HQs in Cambiano – and now showcased at Pistons & Pretzels.
Sergio
Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the two-seat barchetta was developed in memory of Sergio Pininfarina. Based on the Ferrari 458’s mechanics, it represents a radical and essential interpretation of the roadster concept: open body, clean lines, sculpted surfaces, and no superfluous elements. The windshield was replaced by a “virtual windscreen,” developed in the Pininfarina wind tunnel to deflect airflow over the driver’s head.
Battista Edizione Nino Farina
Born from the award-winning Battista electric hyper GT, the Battista Edizione Nino Farina represents the pinnacle of the brand’s contemporary vision, combining extreme performance with refined styling in an exclusive edition inspired by the first Formula 1 World Champion. Finished in Rosso Nino livery with Glorioso Gold details and “01” decals, it delivers 1,900 hp and record‑breaking acceleration figures.
Granstudio
WHAT THEY’RE BRINGING:
The Stradale is the first road-legal car from Dallara and one of the most iconic Italian cars of the 21st century.
Conceived as a coherent road experience, it translates Dallara’s racing DNA beyond motorsport.
Thanks to Granstudio’s phygital workflows and its blend of sculpted design and engineering, the Stradale represents the best of modern Italian design, turning Giampaolo Dallara’s vision into a reference point for the supercar world.
STUDIOTORINO
WHAT THEY’RE BRINGING:
Widely regarded as the world’s first true supercar, the Miura did more than establish the creative genius of designer Marcello Gandini during his work with Bertone. It redefined car design and influenced Italian culture for generations to come.
Now, it’s been 60 years since the Miura changed the course of automotive history. On June 7, we are honoured to celebrate its legacy at Pistons & Pretzels Turin.
Because as part of its anniversary journey, the Miura will make a stop at our get-together.
Enjoy a selection of mouthwatering food and refreshing drinks – whether it’s for lunch, a quick snack in between, or a shared aperitivo.
Available to all our visitors for purchase on-site.
The beating heart of Docks Dora, Amen Bistrot is a meeting point where urban aesthetics blend with authentic, vibrant cuisine and the rhythm of parties. A haven of contemporary social life that combines the post-industrial charm of Turin with a beautiful green outdoor space—perfect for experiencing a unique mix of taste, music, and nature.
MENU:
Coffee
Snacks
Lunch
Vegan Options
Snacks
Aria Gelateria‘s artisan gelato will keep you refreshed. From classic flavors to bold new creations, Aria is here to make your visit even sweeter.
During their experiments in Europe and Turin, the faces behind Aria, Davide and Roberto, met time and again until they finally came up with a simple, yet brilliant idea for an ice cream parlor: A unique experience, characterised by lightheartedness and fun, innovation and craftsmanship, contrasts and timeless classics. A place full of stories. A place where you can feel at home. Aria was born.
Crostone is a Piedmontese street‑food brand based in Turin, where it has operated three locations for over 10 years. Its specialty is sandwiches made with carefully selected, high‑quality ingredients, including the iconic Salsiccia di Bra and other outstanding Piedmontese and Italian products.
MENU:
Sandwiches
Aperitivo platter
Aperitivo formula
Drinks
Lunch
Coffee
Aperitivo
DD Wine Bar is celebrating their debut: just having opened their doors, they’re already serving the finest wines at Pistons & Pretzels.
From bold reds to crisp whites and sparkling rosés, there’s a glass with your name on it. Swing by throughtout the day, or enjoy aperitivo from 4:30 PM onwards.
Drinks
Aperitivo
Created by three Italian-Belgian couples, Tripel B aims to blend the Italian passion for food and top-quality ingredients with the Belgian love of brewing culture and tradition, for a unique tasting experience.
On the menu:
Drinks
Cingomma is an Italian eco-design brand that transforms waste materials, such as bicycle tyres and inner tubes, into unique and sustainable accessories. Each product is handmade in Italy, combining urban style, craftsmanship and respect for the environment.
No two belts are the same: every piece tells a story of recovery, transformation and new life.
At Pistons & Pretzels, they’ll surprise guests with some cool giveaways – first come, first serve. Showing up early is worth it!
Goodwool is a luxury Italian brand specialised in the care and enhancement of automotive icons of profound historical and emotional value.
Born in the heart of the textile industry between Turin and Biella, Goodwool infuses every creation with the savoir-faire of bespoke tailoring and the Italian legacy of craft excellence. Each cover is conceived with the innovative made-to-measure contouring technique, combining advanced technology with high performance. More than protective objects, Goodwool creations are conceived as expressions of care, for those who believe that caring for their passion is as essential as the passion itself.
As a pioneer and unique player in the bespoke protection segment, Goodwool works exclusively with custom made premium materials such as Tollegno 1900 wools and Sensitive® Fabrics by Eurojersey. Every creation is a tailor-made masterpiece, crafted upon request to perfectly fit the lines of iconic models, preserving both their identity and their aesthetic beauty.
Alongside its collection dedicated to legendary automotive icons, Goodwool’s Atelier service offers discerning collectors the opportunity to develop fully customized projects, transforming technical protection into a unique and distinctive expression of personal identity and style.
Today, Goodwool is shaping a broader vision of care for precious and meaningful objects, one that extends beyond protection to honour the rituals and culture surrounding the passions people cherish most, and to express how deeply they truly matter.
What they’re bringing:
Goodwool is collaborating with Studiotorino, bringing a custom cover for the Lamorghini Miura S to Pistons & Pretzels – specifically crafted for this occasion.
As our official sponsor, MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile – has a special treat for all Pistons & Pretzels guests: a discounted entry to the MAUTO as well as to Centro Storico Fiat from June 4 until December 31, 2026:
How to get your discounted entry
OR: Show your Pistons & Pretzels ticket when you purchase a ticket directly at the entry to the museum.
About MAUTO
MAUTO – A historical collection, unique in the world.
A journey through history that tells how the automobile has influenced fashions, costumes, art languages, scientific research and technological achievements, driven by a constant innovative impulse. A place of debate and experimentation that, starting from the enhancement of the preserved heritage, produces new content capable of speaking the languages of contemporaneity. MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile is a reference point for the promotion of automotive culture, expressed through creative exchanges with all fields of knowledge.
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