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 that brings together creatives, like designers, illustrators, marketers, and filmmakers, for casual, in-person lunch meetups.
Each month, members are matched with two others in their city to share a meal, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.
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.
CCA – Creative Club Austria is a leading platform for the Austrian creative industry, celebrating and promoting creative excellence through events, talks, and community gatherings.
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.
Ladies, Wine & Design is a global nonprofit initiative championing women and non-binary creatives in the design industry. Founded by Jessica Walsh, it offers free mentorships, talks, and creative meetups in over 280 cities worldwide. The goal: foster community, elevate underrepresented voices, and promote leadership in the creative field.
CreativeMornings is a global breakfast lecture series for the creative community, with free monthly events in over 200 cities. Each gathering features a short talk, coffee, and the chance to connect with like-minded people. Every event centers around a global theme, inspiring fresh ideas and conversation.
Impact Hub Vienna is a community for impact-driven entrepreneurs, offering coworking, programs, and events that foster collaboration and social innovation.
Forward Festival Vienna features over 20 international speakers, including renowned creatives such as SNASK, Public Possession and Kelly Anna. Attendees can look forward to inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, immersive installations, and exclusive side events, providing ample opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and gain fresh insights into the world of design and communication.
We’re bringing together 10 creatives for a coffee & cake meetup at &Friends store in Vienna. It's your chance to meet like-minded people, share ideas, have meaningful conversations, and maybe even make new friends. Come join us around the table and connect with the local creative community.
Vienna Film Commission provides free support to national and international film productions in Vienna — helping with location scouting, permitting and connecting with local industry partners.
Vienna Business Agency supports creative and media companies in Vienna by offering tailored consultations, funding programmes and networking events.
Whether you’re launching a new product line, developing a media start-up or pivoting your business model, they provide support from the idea stage through to market entry.
Kreativwirtschaft Austria is the national platform for Austria’s creative industries. They connect, support, and empower creatives through programs, resources, and inspiring events.
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.