Meet creatives on your own doorstep
Creative Boom IRL is our series of relaxed, in-person meetups in cities around the world – come along, swap stories, and find your people. And every city page has the local scene to match: news, studios, jobs and what's on.


Where we roll
Where Creative Boom and creatives actually meet – in real life, in fourteen cities and counting, from Bristol to New York.

Hosted by Pip Rustage
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Hosted by Arianna, Ivy, Benji & Michela
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Hosted by Jasha & Grace
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Hosted by Louise O’Kane
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Hosted by Natty Harris
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Hosted by Chloe & Richard
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Hosted by Brett, Kate & Vicky
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Hosted by Emily & Kirsty
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Hosted by Gregg Reid
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Hosted by Michelle & Emily
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Hosted by Clare Lavelle
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Hosted by Amy & Angus
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Hosted by Matt Brooks
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Hosted by Tony Clarkson
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Coming soon
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Coming soon
Next meet: TBC
Not on the map yet? If you'd host a meetup where you live, we want to hear from you.
Upcoming meetups
Our Creative Boom IRL meetups over the coming months. Find your local chapter, RSVP, and come say hi.
Not your typical networking event
Creative Boom IRL is a series of relaxed meetups for creative professionals. No panels or pressure. And no awkward pitches. Just a chance to get out from behind the screen, meet like-minded people, and have a proper chat over a brew or beer. Always free.
A space to feel part of something bigger
Whether you're freelance, in-house, or just starting out, everyone's welcome. It's about connection, not cliques. Real conversations, new friendships, and a reminder that you're not doing this alone.
What people say
Meet the hosts
These brilliant folks volunteer their time to bring creatives together, one city at a time. Find yours below and say hello.
Recent scenes
A few fave moments from our meetups. Plenty of these people arrived on their own, knowing nobody. You'd never guess.

































