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How to meet creatives in Zurich: communities, hubs and events

Looking to meet creatives in Zurich? Discover the best communities, creative hubs, co-working spaces, and events where designers, artists, and makers connect in the city.

How to meet creatives in Zurich
Zurich might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of creative hubs, but that reputation undersells it quite a bit. The city has a strong design tradition, a well-funded arts scene, and a growing cluster of studios, agencies and independent makers who are doing genuinely interesting work.It's a compact city, which works in your favour when it comes to building connections, and the creative community here tends to be tight, international and very well networked.

Communities for creatives in Zurich

Find communities for creatives in Zurich where you can meet like-minded professionals, share ideas and build lasting connections.

CreativeMornings

CreativeMornings is a global series of free, monthly morning talks that bring creatives together for coffee, inspiration, and good vibes.
creativemornings.com

Creative Hubs and Spaces to Meet People in Zurich

Discover creative hubs and coworking spaces in Zurich where people working in the creative industries regularly gather and collaborate.

Impact Hub Zürich

Impact Hub Zürich is part of the global Impact Hub network, located right under the arches of the Viadukt in Zürich-West. It's geared towards entrepreneurs and innovators working on meaningful projects, and the location — in the heart of the creative district — makes it hard to beat.
zurich.impacthub.net

Westhive

Westhive is one of Zurich's more design-conscious coworking spaces, with locations in Zürich-West and Basel. The Zurich space has a community feel that goes beyond a basic hot desk setup, with a good mix of startups, freelancers, and small creative studios.
westhive.ch

Hangouts & cool places for creatives in Zurich

Explore the best hangouts, cafes, galleries and cool spaces in Zurich where creatives tend to spend their time.

DRAFT Coffee

DRAFT Coffee on Wildbachstrasse is a contemporary specialty coffee shop with a beautifully designed interior and a brunch menu that goes beyond the standard. One of the more considered coffee destinations in the city, popular with the design crowd in Seefeld.
draftcoffee.ch

Frau Gerolds Garten

Frau Gerolds Garten in the Gerolds-Areal is a modular urban garden bar and restaurant right next to the Freitag flagship. A relaxed outdoor spot with small shops, changing food menus, and a sun-drenched terrace that fills up with the Zürich-West creative crowd when the weather cooperates.
fraugerold.ch

Freitag Flagship Store

Freitag's flagship in the Gerolds-Areal is a Zurich landmark — a tower of stacked recycled freight containers housing the full collection of bags made from repurposed truck tarpaulins. Climb to the top for one of the best views over Zürich-West. As much an experience as a shop.
freitag.ch

Museum für Gestaltung

Museum für Gestaltung is one of Europe's leading design museums, part of the Zurich University of the Arts. The collection covers graphic design, product design, and visual communication, with a strong archive of Swiss poster art and a consistently sharp exhibition programme.
museum-gestaltung.ch

Café Sprüngli

Café Sprüngli at Paradeplatz is a Zurich institution — a confectionery and cafe on this spot since 1859. The Luxemburgerli macarons are the thing to get, but the cafe itself is a proper old-school European patisserie worth sitting in for a coffee when you're in the Altstadt.
sprungli.ch

Im Viadukt

Im Viadukt is a covered market and shopping destination built into the arches of a century-old railway viaduct in Zürich-West. Local designers, food producers, a weekly farmers market, and some of the city's more interesting independent shops — all in one walkable stretch underneath the tracks.
im-viadukt.ch

Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire in the Altstadt is where Dada was born in 1916, and it still runs as a cultural space with events, exhibitions, and a bar. A small but historically charged venue — the kind of place where the walls genuinely carry some weight.
cabaretvoltaire.ch

Rote Fabrik

Rote Fabrik on the western shore of Lake Zurich is a long-running cultural centre in a converted red factory building, with live music, theatre, club nights, and an outdoor terrace right on the water. It's been an important independent venue in the city for decades and still feels more local than touristy.
rotef.ch

Hiltl

Hiltl on Sihlstrasse has been serving vegetarian food since 1898, making it the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world. The buffet is excellent, the central location is convenient, and it draws a wide, creative crowd. It's earned its reputation many times over.
hiltl.ch

Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst

Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst is a contemporary art museum inside the Löwenbräu Areal, a converted former brewery now housing several galleries and art spaces. One of the strongest contemporary art programmes in Switzerland, with a focus on emerging and mid-career international artists.
migrosmuseum.ch

Neue Taverne

Neue Taverne on Glockengasse is a plant-based bistro that takes vegetables seriously — creative, seasonal dishes in a well-designed room. It doesn't announce itself as a vegan restaurant, it just happens to be one, and it's better for it.
neuetaverne.ch

Kunsthaus Zürich

Kunsthaus Zürich is the largest art museum in Switzerland, with a collection spanning the Middle Ages to today and a significant extension by David Chipperfield completed in 2021. The Giacometti hall, the Munch collection, and the rotating contemporary programme make it one of the best reasons to visit Zurich.
kunsthaus.ch

Meetups & Get Togethers for Creatives in Zurich

Regular meetups and informal get togethers in Zurich where creatives connect in a relaxed setting.

Zurich's creative scene is smaller than some European capitals, but that's part of what makes it work. The community is concentrated, the quality bar is high, and once you're in the loop, opportunities and introductions tend to follow naturally. Show up, stay curious, and you'll find your people here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to meet other creatives in Zurich?
The best way to meet other creatives in Zurich is to show up consistently somewhere rather than hoping a one-off networking event leads somewhere. Creative Lunch Club is a good starting point and a great way to meet other creatives: you get matched with a small group of creatives for lunch, which is a much more natural way to actually get to know people.
Where can I find creative communities in Zurich?
Zurich has a growing number of communities for creatives, from global networks like Creative Lunch Club to local meetup groups and coworking communities. The best place to start is joining a community that meets regularly, so you build real relationships over time rather than just collecting contacts at one-off events.
Are there networking events for creatives in Zurich?
Zurich has a range of events throughout the year where creatives meet, from industry conferences to informal gatherings. That said, traditional networking events can feel forced. Many creatives prefer more relaxed formats like Creative Lunch Club, where you meet people over lunch rather than awkward small talk with a name badge.
How do I find designer meetups in Zurich?
A good starting point is Creative Lunch Club, which runs regular meetups for designers and other creatives in Zurich. Beyond that, keep an eye on local design communities, Instagram, and event platforms for one-off gatherings tied to conferences or design weeks.
Where do graphic designers hang out in Zurich?
Designers tend to gravitate toward independent cafés, creative coworking spaces, and community events. Online, local design groups and communities like Creative Lunch Club are where a lot of the conversation happens and where lunches and meetups get organized.
How do I break into the creative scene in Zurich?
Show up consistently. The creative scene in Zurich is more accessible than it looks -- most people are open to meeting others, especially in a low-pressure setting. Joining a community like Creative Lunch Club is one of the easiest ways in, since you're introduced to a small group of people rather than thrown into a room of strangers.
Where can I meet freelance creatives in Zurich?
Freelancers make up a big part of Creative Lunch Club's members in Zurich. It's a natural fit since freelancing can be isolating and lunch is an easy, low-commitment way to meet people. Coworking spaces are another good bet.
What are the best creative events in Zurich?
Zurich has plenty of events for creatives, ranging from design conferences and film festivals to photography exhibitions and music events. For regular, ongoing connection rather than one-off events, Creative Lunch Club runs monthly meetups in Zurich year round.

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Meet Other Creatives for Lunch

The Creative Lunch Club is a 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.

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The CLC is great because I can easily get to know previously unknown creative people in the city, gain new inspiration, expand my talent network and also discover new corners and restaurants in the city. I think CLC members are curious and open-minded people by nature. It's always exciting to learn more about the city's creative scene and its projects. At my previous meetings, we always had interesting discussions and the time for lunch was often far too short. I'm already looking forward to my next CLC.
Markus Wohlhüter

Graphic Designer, Zurich

I moved to Brussels a year and a half ago, from a small town, to pursue more photography opportunities. The Creative Lunch Club has been instrumental in helping me connect with other creatives and discover the wonders of this city. Sharing lunch with like-minded creatives has opened up new ideas and perspectives for me. The passion and energy from these gatherings never fail to inspire and motivate me.
Whitley Isa

Photographer, Brussels

I am an East London girl with a busy life and have found it hard to meet like-minded creatives but after only using the creativelunchclub once, I met one of my soul mates. Not only are we doing some collaborating with her being a singer and myself working in fashion and modelling which has all been really useful but we have also become best friends. Loved my experience and would highly recommend it for anyone that wants to network in the creative ares and you never know, you might meet your bestie too.
Amber Smith

Model and print designer, London