Linz punches well above its weight when it comes to creativity. For a city its size, the density of artists, designers, tech people and musicians is genuinely surprising, and a lot of that comes down to institutions like Ars Electronica that have been pulling international talent here for decades. If you know where to look, connecting with the local creative community is very doable.
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,
Linz
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.
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.
Kunstuniversität Linz brings art, design, architecture and media together with hands-on studios, forward-thinking research and plenty of exhibitions. A creative hub in the heart of Linz, it’s all about experimenting, collaborating and showing work.
At the Ars Electronica Center you can watch AI think, program robots, try 3D printing, and dive into Deep Space 8K for a fun, hands-on look at tomorrow's tech and big ideas.
Kunstuniversität Linz brings art, design, architecture and media together with hands-on studios, forward-thinking research and plenty of exhibitions. A creative hub in the heart of Linz, it’s all about experimenting, collaborating and showing work.
Ars Electronica Festival is a playful mix of digital art, future tech, and big ideas in Linz, with exhibitions, performances, and talks that spark curiosity.
Creative Region Linz & Upper Austria brings creatives and companies together to learn, get coached, and team up through events, workshops, mentoring, and a vibrant membership network. It also boosts visibility for the scene in Upper Austria and runs a handy jobs hub.
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.
Creative Lunch Club is a great way to get off your ass, meet random creatives, and share a meal. Perfect for getting inspiration, energy, and a different angle on things.
Everything about Creative Lunch Club makes me happy - the concept, the people and the vibe. It is such a fun way of getting to meet like-minded people and make new friends in your city!
