20 upcoming meetups in 18 cities
Meetups for Graphic Designers and other creatives
Creative Lunch Club meetups are lunches, coffees and picnics where graphic designers sit down with illustrators, photographers, copywriters and other creatives. Members host them in cities around the world, and anyone can see what is coming up below.
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Upcoming meetups
- Fri 16 Oct18:30Afterwork Meetup for Creatives in TokyoTokyo · Afterwork
- Fri 16 Oct19:30Afterwork Meetup for Creatives in RomeRome · Afterwork
- Sat 17 Oct11:00Coffee Meetup for Creatives in StockholmStockholm · Coffee
- Sat 17 Oct13:00Brunch Meetup for Creatives in ValenciaValencia · Brunch
- Sat 17 Oct13:30Brunch Meetup for Creatives in MilanMilan · Brunch
- Fri 23 Oct19:00Dinner Meetup for Creatives in LondonLondon · Dinner
- Sat 24 Oct13:00Lunch Meetup for Creatives in TurinTurin · Lunch
- Mon 26 Oct11:00Coffee Meetup for Creatives in MontrealMontreal · Coffee
- Tue 27 Oct13:00Lunch Meetup for Creatives in WarsawWarsaw · Lunch
- Fri 30 Oct12:00Lunch Meetup for Creatives in BerlinBerlin · Lunch
- Fri 30 Oct19:00Dinner Meetup for Creatives in TorontoToronto · Dinner
- Sun 01 Nov12:30Lunch Meetup for Creatives in AmsterdamAmsterdam · Lunch
- Tue 03 Nov12:30Brunch Meetup for Creatives in ManchesterManchester · Brunch
- Wed 04 Nov12:30Lunch Meetup for Creatives in SofiaSofia · Lunch
- Thu 05 Nov19:30Afterwork Meetup for Creatives in AmsterdamAmsterdam · Afterwork
- Sun 08 Nov13:00Brunch Meetup for Creatives in AthensAthens · Brunch
- Wed 11 Nov12:30Lunch Meetup for Creatives in BerlinBerlin · Lunch
- Sat 14 Nov19:00Aperitivo Meetup for Creatives in ParisParis · Aperitivo
- Fri 20 Nov17:00Afterwork Meetup for Creatives in PalmaPalma · Afterwork
- Sat 21 Nov13:00Brunch Meetup for Creatives in LisbonLisbon · Brunch
What happens at a meetup
A member hosts, picks a place and a time, and creatives from the city come along. 180+ meetups so far.
Lunch
The classic. One long table at a restaurant around midday, with creatives from all disciplines.
Coffee
An hour at a cafe before work or in the afternoon. Easy to fit into any day.
Brunch
A slow late morning with good food and time to talk.
Picnic
Blankets in a park in summer. Bring something to share, often open to non-members too.
Afterwork
Drinks after work, for everyone who cannot get away at lunchtime.
Dinner
A longer evening at one big table.
One of the best things I've done since moving to Stockholm has been joining the Creative Lunch Club, a community I first discovered back in Australia and was so happy to find here too! These catchups have been such a great way to connect with other creatives, share stories and experiences, and feel part of the design community here. I've met some incredibly talented and kind people through these catch-ups, and it's helped me explore more of Stockholm too!
Graphic Designer, Stockholm
Why graphic designers come
Meet more people in one go
Your monthly lunch match is three people. A meetup puts you at a table with a whole group of designers and other creatives, so you leave with more new contacts in one afternoon.
See who is behind the work in your city
The posters, packaging and brand identities you walk past every day were made by someone. At a meetup you find out who, and what they are working on next.
An easy reason to leave the studio
Someone else has picked the place and the time. You just show up, order something and talk. No name tags, no pitching.
When I found about the Creative Lunch Club I immediately thought I had to join. I live for design communities but so rarely we get opportunities to have these small group gatherings, so lunch feels like the ideal excuse to meet other creatives. Had the first one the other day and yep, it was a great experience and can't wait for the next.
Brand Designer, Creative Technologist & Community Builder, Lisbon
Who can join
Most meetups are free for members. Some are open to non-members too, with a ticket; the meetup page shows the price.
Membership costs 7.50 € per month, or 15 € for three months (plus VAT) and includes a monthly lunch with two other creatives from your city.
Join the Creative Lunch Club
Creative Lunch Club has been an invaluable part of my creative journey in Helsinki and beyond. Alongside introducing me to incredible people, the conversations and moments shared through the network have given me fresh perspectives, much-needed respites, lasting friendships, and the encouragement to persist through the hurdles of freelancing!
Communications Specialist | Content Creator | Graphic Designer, Helsinki
Host a meetup for graphic designers in your city
No meetup near you yet? Members can host one: pick a place and a date, and we tell the creatives in your city about it.
Become a hostQuestions about meetups
Are the meetups only for graphic designers?
No. Meetups are open to all creative professionals: illustrators, photographers, copywriters, developers, art directors and more. The mix is a big part of why people come.
Do I need to be a member?
For most meetups, yes. They are free for members and you book them on the meetup page. Some meetups, such as many picnics, are open to everyone, and non-members can join with a ticket or a free RSVP.
What does it cost?
Most meetups are free for members. Membership costs 7.50 € per month, or 15 € for three months (plus VAT), and also includes a monthly lunch with two other creatives in your city. Meetups open to non-members show their ticket price on the meetup page. Food and drinks are usually paid at the venue.
How do I sign up for a meetup?
Pick a meetup from the list of upcoming meetups, open it and reserve your seat. You get a confirmation email and a reminder about two days before. If a free meetup is full, you can join the waitlist, and we email you when a seat opens up.
Can I host a meetup in my city?
Yes. Members can host a meetup from the member area: choose a format, a place and a date at least a week ahead, and we tell the creatives in your city about it. Read more about becoming a host.
What if there is no meetup in my city yet?
Host the first one, or join anyway: every month we match you with two other creatives from your city for lunch, in over 100 cities.