Create in Kirkcaldy - More than Networking

Create in Kirkcaldy is back for 2026, and this year we’re building an even stronger creative community in the heart of Fife. If you’re an artist, maker, freelancer, designer, writer, performer, or simply someone carving out your own creative path, these monthly gatherings are designed to help you connect with others and develop your practice in a meaningful, practical way.

Hosted in Adam Smith Theatre on the last Wednesday of every month from March to November, Create in Kirkcaldy brings together creative practitioners at every stage of their journey. This isn’t just networking, it’s a growing hub for peer‑to‑peer learning, honest conversation, collaboration, and skill‑building. Each month you’ll take away something you can use immediately: new ideas, practical tools, fresh inspiration, or simply the confidence that comes from being part of a local creative community.

Every session opens with food, conversation, and an easy way to meet the people around you. From there, the programme shifts each month, offering workshops, discussions, panels, and relaxed group activities led by professionals and peers. You’ll find a mixture of guidance, support, and space to explore your own work, all in an open, welcoming environment where creatives from across Fife can feel at home.

This year’s line‑up has been built around the needs we heard from last year’s participants. Whether you’re looking to understand the business side of your practice, strengthen your creative voice, get clearer on your goals, or simply meet people facing similar challenges, Create in Kirkcaldy offers something worth showing up for. And while you’re welcome to dip in and out, the real value comes from coming regularly and being part of the momentum we’re building together.

The year will culminate once again in Creative Soup — our annual micro‑funding event where you can pitch a project or business idea for a chance to win the money raised through ticket sales on the night. It’s a brilliant opportunity to test an idea, build confidence, or take a step toward something new.

Here’s what’s in store for Create in Kirkcaldy 2026:

· March – Year Compass – A guided session to help you reflect on the year gone by and shape your direction for the one ahead.

· April – Gift of the Gab – Build confidence talking about your creative work and how to describe what you do.

· May – Art, Creativity and Re-Imagining Kirkcaldy – An open invitation for creative people and businesses to learn about opportunities and to be at the heart of the regeneration of the Lang Toun.

· June – Micro Market – Short, focused drop‑ins with experts covering topics like website basics, brand photography, business planning, and more.

· July – Finding Your Feet with Funding – Understand what funding is out there and how to approach it.

· August – Content Creation – Practical tools and techniques to help you create content that feels natural and effective.

· September – Branding Surgery – Get clear on how your brand looks, feels, and communicates.

· October – Creative Crit (Round Two) – Another chance for reflective, peer‑led feedback.

· November – Creative Soup – Pitch night, shared meal, and micro‑funding celebration.

· December – Creatives Christmas Party – A relaxed end‑of‑year gathering to round everything off.

Every session is free, open to anyone working in or exploring creativity in Kirkcaldy and the wider Fife area. Drop in for part of the evening or stay for the full session, whatever works for you. Caring responsibilities, kids, and dogs are all welcome.

Join us, get involved, and help shape what Create in Kirkcaldy becomes next.

Running times:
5:30 – 6:00pm – Networking & Soup
6:00 – 7:00pm – Workshop/Talk
7:00 – 7:30pm – Pass the Mic & Networking