The creative community for Istanbul

Istanbul is a city where history and modern creativity collide, offering a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and cultural diversity. The Creative Lunch Club brings together a vibrant community of professionals in this inspiring and dynamic city.

Our Istanbul members include Designers, Writers, Photographers, and Creative Directors, each contributing to the city’s evolving creative landscape, shaped by its rich heritage and contemporary energy.

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.

Júlia Mota Albuquerque
Illustrator & Muralist, Berlin

The Idea

If you’re part of Istanbul’s creative industries, the Creative Lunch Club is your opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and exchange ideas over inspiring lunch meetups.

Join us to be part of a thriving community in this iconic city, where creativity thrives at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Every month, you’ll meet two new members from Istanbul’s diverse and innovative creative scene.

I recently signed up for Creative Lunch Club and I am enjoying the experience so much. It’s a great way to connect with other creatives in your area.

Nathan Ward
Paper Artist, London

How it works

Together you set a time and a place and have lunch. There are no rules for lunch. Talk about your work, projects, what inspires you, and what you enjoy.

After lunch you can start a collaboration, become friends or see each other never again. It's up to you what you make out of it.

You know that feeling when you find your people? That’s exactly what I feel every month when I meet up with my new matches on the creative lunch club. People I’ve met have all been genuine and interested in real human connection. I genuinely look forward to my new matches every month. 

Otega Ajuchi
Tech consultant & Artist, Manchester
Creative Club

How you join

The membership fee of the Creative Lunch Club is 10€ per 3 months.As a member you'll get matched with two other creatives every month.

To join, just click on "Join the Creative Lunch Club", fill out the form and set up your membership.

I was longing for a new context and hoping to create some kind of community. Signed up to Creative Lunch Club and every month they match me with two other creatives in my region. I’ve already met for a second time with my matches and we’ve already exchanged much laughs, feelings and ideas. And a gig or two.

Sara Almosaibi Jasas
Artist, Malmö