How to meet creatives in Berlin: communities, hubs and events
Berlin is full of creative energy and if you’re new to the scene or just looking to expand your network, there are plenty of ways to meet like-minded creatives.
Berlin is full of creative energy and if you’re new to the scene or just looking to expand your network, there are plenty of ways to meet like-minded creatives.
Whether you're a designer, illustrator, filmmaker, or working in any creative field, this guide will help you find your people in the city. From casual meetups to vibrant community events,
Berlin
offers countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and get inspired.
Creative Lunch Club is a global community for people working in the creative industries. Whether you are a graphic designer, a photographer, a marketer, or a filmmaker, the Creative Lunch Club gives you the chance to regularly meet other creatives in your city for lunch.
CreativeMornings is a global series of free, monthly morning talks that bring creatives together for coffee, inspiration, and good vibes.
Illustration Ladies is an international community for female and non-binary illustrators, creating space for connection, support, and visibility through meetups, drawing sessions, and workshops. It’s a space to share ideas, grow creatively, and support each other in an often isolating industry.
Friends of Figma is a global network of local design groups supported by Figma, where UX, UI, and product designers come together to learn and exchange ideas. Each chapter hosts events like design critiques, community talks, and tool-focused workshops to foster collaboration and creative growth.
The Design Kids is a global community for emerging designers, with city meetups, interviews, jobs, and practical resources to help you build your folio and grow your career.
Type Thursday brings type lovers together each month for drinks, talks, and a laid-back group critique to sharpen your letterforms. Hang with the community and get feedback on works in progress.
Ladies, Wine & Design is a global community uplifting creative women and nonbinary folks with meetups, talks, and mentorship. Inclusive vibes, real talk, and chapters around the world.
Situated in the historic Alte Münze near Alexanderplatz, this creative hub brings together artists, designers, and innovators under one roof, aiming to establish one of the strongest creative communities globally
Factory Berlin blends coworking with curated community. Designed for creators, founders, and technologists, it hosts events, offers mentorship, and connects members with a vibrant network across tech and creative industries.
KAOS is a creative workspace and community located in a former metal factory by the Spree in Berlin. It brings together designers, artists, and makers with access to wood and metal workshops, studios, and event spaces, ideal for prototyping, exhibitions, and hands-on collaboration.
Sankt Oberholz is a coworking café in Berlin where startups like SoundCloud got their start. With fast Wi-Fi, great coffee, and a creative crowd, it’s a go-to spot for freelancers, founders, and digital nomads.
betahaus is one of the most established coworking spaces, offering a creative environment for freelancers, startups and remote teams. With open work areas, event spaces and a strong community vibe, it is a go to spot for the creative scene.
Urban Spree is an independent art space, gallery and cultural venue known for street art, live music, exhibitions and pop up markets, offering a raw and authentic hub for alternative culture.
Holzmarkt is a riverside village created by artists and creatives. With cafés, event spaces, studios and a relaxed open air atmosphere, it offers a community focused space shaped by a strong DIY spirit.
KINDL is a former brewery turned contemporary art centre. The industrial setting hosts large scale exhibitions, performances and talks, making it a cultural anchor for the artistic community.
Silent Green is a multidisciplinary arts venue in a converted crematorium. It offers studios, exhibition spaces and concert rooms, hosting experimental events across art, music and media.
Shakespeare & Sons in Friedrichshain is a cozy bookstore and café known for its excellent bagels and selection of English books. It’s a quiet spot to read, work, or run into other creatives.
do you read me?! is a boutique magazine and book shop in Mitte, stocked with international design, art, photography, and fashion publications. A must-visit for anyone into beautiful print and creative inspiration.
Berlinische Galerie is a modern art museum presenting work by Berlin based artists across visual art, photography and architecture. It regularly features innovative exhibitions and highlights local creative talent.
Tempelhofer Feld has become a creative canvas, home to initiatives like POV Art Gallery in a former observation tower and Luftschloss, which turns the open grounds into a summer stage with performances and exhibitions by local artists.
Pictoplasma is the leading festival for contemporary character design, bringing together illustrators, animators, designers, and visual artists from around the world. Hosted in Berlin, it offers talks, exhibitions, screenings, and workshops that explore the future of character-driven storytelling and visual culture.
Forward Berlin is a two-day gathering with 50+ talks across three stages from designers, directors, and other creative professionals. It also offers workshops, interactive formats, and networking focused on practical knowledge exchange.
Hatch Conference is an invite-only event for senior professionals, with a strong focus on UX and product design.
Berlin Design Week is an annual festival that showcases innovative and sustainable design across product, architecture, communication and research through exhibitions, talks, workshops and networking events.
Creative Lunch Club is bringing together 10 creatives for a creative lunch meetup at Spreegold Bikini in Berlin. Meet like-minded people, share ideas, have meaningful conversations, and maybe even make new friends.
Drink & Draw Berlin hosts weekly life drawing sessions, creative workshops, and artsy specials at Funkhaus. Grab a pencil, meet friendly folks, and make something cool.
Creative City Berlin is a comprehensive platform for Berlin's cultural and creative industries. It offers information on funding opportunities, workshops, events, and job listings, serving as a central hub for artists and cultural professionals in the city.
Berlin Design Network connects designers across Berlin through events, job opportunities, and community initiatives. It’s a central hub for anyone working in or entering the city’s design scene.
An online magazine presenting diverse perspectives in contemporary art and culture. It features studio visits, feature topics, reviews, Q&A sessions, videos, and a comprehensive events calendar, making it a valuable resource for staying updated on Berlin's art scene.
I love Creative Lunch Club because it harnesses the most human way of connecting, sharing a meal. It's an effortless way for creatives to build diverse connections and friendships across various fields and meet people they wouldn't otherwise.
When I joined Creative Lunch Club, I didn’t expect to connect with people who live in the same neighbourhood as me. It’s pretty cool to build a community of creatives in your vicinity, especially because it’s easier to nurture those connections when you live in a big city. I love it.
Creative Lunch Club was such a refreshing break and it happened just around the corner, which made it even better. As a studio founder, it felt so good to step out of the day-to-day and connect with like-minded people in a relaxed, inspiring setting.
