Vienna might be known for its grand architecture, coffee houses, and classical music but beneath the historic surface, there’s a vibrant creative scene buzzing with designers, photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, and all kinds of new-generation thinkers.
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,
Vienna
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.
Creative Therapy Session is a monthly meetup in Vienna for creatives to connect, share inspiration, and enjoy an evening together. ✨ It takes place every first Thursday of the month and welcomes all creative minds.
Design Austria is Austria’s central hub for design and visual communication, supporting creatives with events, workshops, and initiatives that connect and inspire the local design community.
CreativeMornings is a global series of free, monthly morning talks that bring creatives together for coffee, inspiration, and good vibes.
CCA – Creative Club Austria is a leading platform for the Austrian creative industry, celebrating and promoting creative excellence through events, talks, and community gatherings.
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.
A community-driven hub in Vienna that supports collaboration among entrepreneurs and creatives through flexible workspaces and events.
Schraubenfabrik is one of Vienna’s first coworking spaces, housed in a former factory near the city center. It’s a vibrant community where creatives, freelancers, and small teams come together to work, share ideas, and collaborate in an inspiring atmosphere.
DACHSBAU is a dynamic creative hub located in the renovated Stadtbahn arch 335 along the Donaukanal in Vienna. On the ground floor you’ll find flexible studios of various sizes suited for visual artists, makers and small teams; above there is a co-working floor with shared desks, 24/7 access and communal facilities. The site offers a great blend of character, where industrial architecture meets creative energy.
Impact Hub Vienna is a community for impact-driven entrepreneurs, offering coworking, programs, and events that foster collaboration and social innovation.
WUK is a beloved Viennese cultural hub, a former factory turned vibrant space with studios, workshops, concerts, exhibitions and community events.
A creative powerhouse in Vienna, Die Angewandte blends experimental art, design, and research, fueling a vibrant community of makers and thinkers.
MuseumsQuartier Wien is a cultural district in Vienna combining museums, contemporary art spaces, performance venues, and cafés across historic and modern architecture. It hosts exhibitions, festivals, and lively public courtyards year-round.
A cozy café-bar with a relaxed living-room vibe, serving coffee, drinks, and simple bites. A favorite spot for lingering conversations and casual meetups.
A design shop and studio run by local illustrators and designers, filled with handmade ceramics, prints, and stationery. A quiet favorite for Vienna’s creative crowd.
WestLicht is a go-to spot for photo lovers in Vienna, with rotating exhibitions, events, and a fascinating camera museum.
A concept store and creative lab celebrating analog experiences — think vinyl cutting, instant photography, and letterpress printing. A must-visit for artists and makers.
Burggasse 24 is a laid-back concept store in Vienna, combining a cozy café-bar with 500 m² of handpicked vintage fashion and designer pieces under one high-ceilinged roof.
Filmcasino is a classic Viennese cinema with a beautifully preserved 1950s interior, screening arthouse, indie and international films.
Carla Mittersteig is a spacious second hand store offering furniture, fashion and vintage finds. A relaxed place to browse quality items while supporting a social project.
Forward Festival convenes 1,500+ creatives across industries for 25+ talks by established and emerging voices, sharing insights into creative processes, challenges, and breakthroughs. Interactive workshops and immersive formats invite hands-on experimentation and new ways of thinking.
Vienna Art Week is an annual celebration of the city’s contemporary art scene, featuring exhibitions, open studios, talks, and performances across museums, galleries, and independent spaces. It brings together artists, curators, and the public for a citywide program showcasing current artistic practices.
An annual music festival and industry conference in Vienna, showcasing emerging artists alongside talks and networking events across multiple venues. It brings together international professionals and music fans to discover new sounds and foster collaboration.
viennacontemporary is an annual international art fair in Vienna that brings together galleries, artists, collectors, and curators to showcase contemporary art, with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Its program includes curated presentations, talks, and special projects.
Vienna Design Week is Austria’s leading design festival, activating venues across the city with exhibitions, installations, and talks that connect local and international creatives.
Kreativwirtschaft Austria is the national platform for Austria’s creative industries. They connect, support, and empower creatives through programs, resources, and inspiring events.
Vienna Business Agency supports creative and media companies with tailored consultations, funding programmes and networking events. They assist with new product ideas, media ventures and business development from concept to market entry.
Vienna Film Commission provides free support to national and international film productions, assisting with location scouting, permitting and connections to local industry partners.
An organization that supports and connects Austria’s fashion community by providing resources, networking, and programs that increase designers’ visibility at home and abroad. It serves as a platform for collaboration and professional development across the industry.
The initiative by the Creative Lunch Club has allowed me to meet people I wouldn't have met otherwise. I now have a bigger network and new friends.
Thanks to Creative Lunch Club and their beautiful concept I regularly get to meet new creative people in Vienna every month.
I’m so glad I got to know about this brilliant networking space. Meeting so many talented and creative people has been incredibly inspiring — it’s exactly the kind of energy that fuels new ideas. It’s also a great opportunity to build a strong freelance network and connect with like-minded professionals.
