Hacker Camps & Maker Events in Europe
This is the culture-heavy corner of the European tech event calendar: hackerspaces, community congresses, outdoor hacker camps, and the maker-faire circuit. It traces a lineage back to the Chaos Computer Club and has grown into one of Europe's most distinctive community-event traditions. Equivalents exist elsewhere in the world, but few are as long-running or as well-attended as the European ones.
Anchor events include the CCC's annual Chaos Communication Congress and its outdoor counterpart Chaos Communication Camp, the regional CCC-family gatherings (GPN / Gulaschprogrammiernacht, FSCK, and friends), BornHack (Denmark), Electromagnetic Field / EMF Camp (UK), Fri3d Camp (Belgium), and past/future editions of May Contain Hackers (Netherlands) and Still Hacking Anyway. Around them runs the continent-wide circuit of hackerspace open days, maker faires, fab-lab workshops, repair cafés, and community digital-freedom events.
Content spans hardware hacking and reverse engineering, privacy and digital-rights activism, retrocomputing, art-and-code projects, lockpicking and physical security, amateur radio, embedded development, 3D printing, biohacking, and the unusually wide political and ethical conversation these communities sustain around technology. If "hacker" to you means curiosity and community rather than cybercrime, this is the scene. Brainberg keeps a hand-curated roster of the major camps and aggregates hackerspace events from across the continent, so the full European view shows up in one place.
Upcoming events
FabLab #bethemaker
Kapfenberg, 🇦🇹 Austria
Ein Platz für alle Kreativen, Experimentierfreudigen, DiY-Begeisterten, Handwerker:innen, Entdecker:innen & Start-Ups.
FabLab #bethemaker des Instituts Industrial Management der FH JOANNEUM
Join us at FabLab #bethemaker!Du wolltest schon immer deinen Ideen freien Lauf lassen? Es ist kürzlich dein Lieblingsteil in Bruch gegangen und möchtest es reparieren? Du willst die Welt verändern und dich selbstständig machen? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig.
Von 3D-Druckern in unterschiedlichen Größen und Ausführungen, zu einem Lasercutter zum Gravieren und Schneiden einer Vielzahl von Materialien, einer Sandstrahlanlage zur Bearbeitung von Oberflächen und noch vielen weiteren Anlagen und Maschinen.
Hier wirst du fündig.
Keine Sorge, wenn du noch nie mit solchen Maschinen gearbeitet hast. Unser geschultes FabLab-Team begleitet dich Schritt für Schritt und unterweist dich bei den Maschinen, um ein sicheres Arbeiten mit den gewünschten Resultaten zu erreichen.
Möchtest du mehr erfahren? Hier findest du weitere Infos + unseren Maschinenpark:
https://spl.fh-joanneum.at/labs/fab-lab/
Caliban à Cosplaymania !
Paris, 🇫🇷 France
Ce week-end, l’univers du cosplay investit le Carrefour Numérique² de la Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, et l'association Caliban sera présente !
En plus de vous présenter ses robots, l'association animera un atelier de programmation créative au service du cosplay, autour des modules Micro:bit fournis par Kubii.
Il y aura deux sessions, pour 8 personnes chacune :
- vendredi 8 mai à 14h
- samedi 9 mai à 16h30.
Pas d'atelier le dimanche, mais nous serons toujours là.
Pour le programme complet, c'est ici :
https://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/au-programme/lieux-ressources/carrefour-numerique2/cosplaymania-2026
DIY Laser Cut Workshop - Sport Crest Edition
Dublin, 🇮🇪 Ireland
A hands-on workshop where sports fans design and create a laser-cut layered emblem inspired by their favourite teams and sports culture.
In this hands-on DIY workshop, participants will create a layered sports-inspired artwork using laser cutting technology.
Choose a design inspired by sports crests, emblems, and fan symbols, and watch as the laser cutter brings the design to life. Once the pieces are cut, participants will assemble and paint their artwork to create a unique layered piece.
This workshop introduces the basics of laser cutting and digital fabrication in a relaxed and creative environment. No previous experience is required.
All materials and guidance are provided, and each participant will leave with their own laser-cut sports emblem ready to display at home or give as a gift.
After purchasing a ticket, participants must send their design by email before the workshop so the file can be prepared for laser cutting.
If you don’t have a design, a selection of templates will be available to choose from.
https://imaginecraftsie.com
Imaginecraftsie@gmail.com
FSCK 2026 – Episode IV
Backnang, 🇩🇪 Germany
Hacking and networking event featuring talks, Hackcenter, and film screening. Organized by CCC affiliates.
Hack and Chill
Cork, 🇮🇪 Ireland
🔐 Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup 🔐
📍 Tog Hackerspace | 🕖 Fridays, 7–9 PM
(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)
Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions.
No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space.
💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories
☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided
💬 New faces always welcome
Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service.
https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/
Wspólne grillowanie w HS Knyfyrtel
Poznań, 🇵🇱 Poland
Zapraszamy na wspólne grillowanie w HS Knyfyrtel! 🌭😋
Wiosna w pełni, więc to idealny moment, żeby spotkać się przy grillu. Zapraszamy na wspólne grillowanie w poznańskim hakerspejsie! Spotykamy się na parkingu za budynkiem, gdzie rozstawimy grilla i spędzimy czas w luźnej atmosferze. Na miejscu będą dostępne przekąski i napoje, ale zachęcamy też do przyniesienia czegoś od siebie.
To świetna okazja, żeby poznać naszą społeczność, porozmawiać na techniczne (i nie tylko) tematy, a także zwiedzić hackerspace od środka. W planach są dyskusje, integracja i po prostu dobre spędzenie czasu. Zapraszamy!
📍 Adres: ul. Słowackiego 13, 60-822 Poznań, I piętro, pokój 211
💬 W razie pytań wbij na nasz czat Matrix: #hspoz:hackerspace.pl
🌐 Więcej o nas: hspoz.pl
Do zobaczenia! 🚀
Planszówkowanie w Hakierspejsie
Łódź, 🇵🇱 Poland
Zapraszamy na kolejne spotkanie planszówkowe!
Mamy parę gier w spejsie, ale zachęcam przynieść również własne gry! Chętnie zagramy w coś nowego. Jest też miejsce na zostawienie gier na jakiś czas w spejsie, żeby nie musieć ich targać tutaj co tydzień.
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Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić https://at.hs-ldz.pl – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej).
Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj:
https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/
Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie telegram/matrix:
https://t.me/hsldz_planszowki
https://matrix.to/#/#hs-ldz-board-games:matrix.org
Dzień otwarty, bez tematu przewodniego
Łódź, 🇵🇱 Poland
Hakierspejs spotyka się na żywo w siedzibie stowarzyszenia! Zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych naszą aktywnością. Uczestnictwo jest darmowe, rejestracja nie jest obowiązkowa – wystarczy po prostu przyjść. Nie mamy żadnego konkretnego planu: po prostu zbieramy się i haczymy - co komu przyjdzie do głowy.
Zaczynamy o 19:00, ale warto sprawdzić https://at.hs-ldz.pl – być może ktoś otworzy siedzibę wcześniej. Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń domofonem przy bramie od ulicy na nr 100, zadzwoń telefonem na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej).
Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj:
https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/
Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym/Matrixowym:
https://t.me/hakierspejs
https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl
Hakierspejs Jam Session
Łódź, 🇵🇱 Poland
Zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych muzyką i syntezatorami na codwutygodniowy jam session w naszym spejsie. Umiejętności muzyczne nie wymagane! Mile widziane przyniesienie własnego sprzętu, ale jak nie masz, to też znajdziejsz coś do robienia (będzie dobrze).
Jeżeli masz problem z wejściem, zadzwoń domofonem przy bramie od ulicy na nr 100, zadzwoń telefonem na 42-203-20-50 albo wejdź na naszego chata (patrz poniżej).
Potrzebujesz więcej informacji? Skontaktuj się z nami na czacie lub mailowo. Szczegóły znajdziesz tutaj:
https://lodz.hackerspace.pl/
Więcej szczegółów uzgodnimy na naszym chacie Telegramowym/Matrixowym:
https://t.me/hakierspejs
https://matrix.to/#/%23hs-ldz:hackerspace.pl
5th Digital Freedom Days
Tübingen, 🇩🇪 Germany
A free conference and hacking event with the motto 'Encrypting Free Spaces'. Talks, workshops, and community building around digital rights and privacy.
OpenLab
Bégles, 🇫🇷 France
Les OpenLabs sont des soirées d'échanges autour des sujets de la culture Maker et des nouvelles technologies.
Elles permettent de réveiller la curiosité et d'éveiller au Hacking d'objets et à la création technologique et artistique.
Elles sont gratuites et accessibles à tous Makers comme néophytes sans réservation.
Autour d'un petit soft apéro, nous vous invitons à discuter et échanger avec les autres personnes présentes.
Craft Afternoon at Hackerspace
Belfast, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bring your knitting, beads, sewing, or any crafty project and join us for a relaxed afternoon of making, sharing, and hanging out!
Swap tips, show off your work, or just chill and get inspired by what others are creating. Whether you’re stitching, gluing, or beading, there’s space for all kinds of crafty fun.
Come craft, chat, and connect.
🛠 Maker Night at the Hackerspace
Belfast, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Come down to Farset Labs Hackerspace to our Maker Night in the workshop. Bring your own ideas, or just come to see some awesome 3D Printing or the pretty burning lights from the safety of our Glowforge Pro laser cutter.
You will get a chance to learn and to use machines in our 24/7 workshop.
This event we will be focusing on :
- Laser cutter
- 3D printer
Depending on interest we can focus next month on :
- CNC router
- Resin casting
- Electronics
Everyone, of any skill level, or no skill at all is very welcome to join, enjoy the event and learn along the way.
Bring your own computer/laptop/tablet, you will need to use design software and a browser for some of the machines.
Enjoyed the event and want more?
Why not join Farset Labs Hackerspace for 24/7 access to the workshop, and many other benefits.
https://www.farsetlabs.org.uk
Open Source night
Leiden, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
(english below) Vanavond gaan we aan de slag met den opensource projecten binnen de space! Wil jij werken aan onze deelnemer portal? Heb je een goed idee voor onze kiosk? Heb je een mening over hoe we dingen hosten? Kom je er vooral mee bemoeien we zien graag je merge requests tegemoet!
Naast de workshop is er ook ruimte om aan je eigen projecten te werken. Binnen Space Leiden is er onder meer een grote ruimte met werkplekken om alleen of samen met anderen verder te werken aan je project. Ook is er een houtbewerking lokaal met apparatuur voor als je meer praktisch aan de slag wilt gaan. Uiteraard staan de 3D printer en lasersnijder ook klaar voor gebruik.
Nog niet bekend bij ons? Kom gezellig langs en we leiden je graag rond om je wegwijs te maken. Heb je (vooraf) vragen? Je kunt ons bereiken via Discord en de socials.
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Tonight we’re going to work on the open source projects within the Space! Do you want to work on our member portal? Do you have a great idea for our kiosk? Do you have an opinion on how we host things? Come and get involved — we look forward to seeing your merge requests!
In addition to the workshop, there’s also space to work on your own projects. Within Space Leiden you’ll find a large area with workstations where you can continue working on your project alone or together with others. There’s also a woodworking room equipped for those who want to get more hands‑on. Of course, the 3D printer and laser cutter are also ready for use.
Not familiar with us yet? Drop by, and we’ll be happy to give you a tour and help you get oriented. Have any questions beforehand? You can reach us via Discord or on our social media channels.
Sandbox Saturday by Ham Lab
Vilnius, 🇱🇹 Lithuania
Last saturday of the month is the sandbox saturday! 2026-uosius pradėsime su ritmu - nuo šiol kiekvienas paskutinis mėnesio šeštadienis bus Smėliadėžės Šeštadienis arba Sandbox Saturday! Kviečiame patreonus (ir ne tik) užsukti. Ir nepamirškite pasiimti savo neužbaigto projekto!
OlivArmy: Tech + Beers
Vigo, 🇪🇸 Spain
El Axolotl ermitaño: Desplegando un retro Arcade sin acceso a internet usando Zarf
🌟 Sysarmy Galicia: Taller & Cena 🌟
¡Únete a la comunidad tech más vibrante de Galicia! 🚀
Te esperamos en A Industriosa para un taller lleno de aprendizaje, intercambio de ideas y networking con apasionados de la tecnología. Luego, continuaremos la experiencia con una cena en un restaurante cercano, perfecta para seguir compartiendo anécdotas y fortalecer conexiones.
⚠️ IMPORTANTE: Para aprovechar al máximo el taller, es imprescindible que traigas tu ordenador. ¡No olvides llevarlo contigo! 💻
No te pierdas esta oportunidad de conectar, aprender y disfrutar en un ambiente inmejorable. ¡Nos vemos allí! 🙌
🔗 Súmate al grupo de Telegram:
https://t.me/Gallegarmy
🌐 Visita nuestra web:
https://www.sysarmygalicia.com
Open Tech Evening
Leipzig, 🇩🇪 Germany
[For English see below]
Wir sind eine offene Community kreativer und technikbegeisterter Menschen, die sich regelmäßig treffen, um an Projekten zu arbeiten, über Technologien zu sprechen und sich gegenseitig zu unterstützen.
Ob du bereits eigene Projekte verfolgst oder technische Themen spannend findest oder neue Leute kennenlernen möchtest – bei uns bist du herzlich willkommen!
In unserem Meetup triffst du auf Menschen mit ganz unterschiedlichen Hintergründen und Erfahrungsstufen. Wir teilen Wissen, lernen mit- und voneinander und bringen unsere Projekte voran. Jedes Meetup ist bisschen anders und im Flow, je nachdem wer joint, worüber wir sprechen, ob es Fragen oder bestimmte Themen gibt. Aber eins ist immer safe: Zusammen macht's einfach mehr Spaß :-)
Code of Conduct
Jeder, der an unserem Meetup teilnimmt, stimmt unserem Code of Conduct zu: https://nullaufeins.org/de/codeofconduct/
Kontakt
Wenn du Fragen hast, kontaktier uns bitte hier, oder per E-Mail: events@nullaufeins.org
Wir freuen uns darauf, dich kennenzulernen!
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We are an open community of creative and tech-enthusiastic people who meet regularly to work on projects, talk about technology, and support each other. Whether you're already working on your own projects or simply find technical topics exciting or want to connect and make new friends – you are more than welcome to join us!
At our meetup you'll meet people with very different backgrounds and experience levels. We share knowledge, learn with and from each other, and move our projects forward. Each meetup is a little different and goes with the flow, depending on who joins, what we talk about, whether there are questions or specific topics. But one thing is always guaranteed: together is simply more fun :-)
Code of Conduct
Everybody who participates in our meetup is required to conform to our Code of Conduct: https://nullaufeins.org/en/codeofconduct/
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us here, or by e-mail: events@nullaufeins.org
We look forward to meeting you!
MAKER FAIRE SARDINIA 2026
Olbia, 🇮🇹 Italy
Vieni a scoprire le invenzioni più pazze e i progetti DIY a Maker Faire Sardinia 2026, l’evento tech più cool!
SCOPRI MAKER FAIRE SARDINIA 2026!Vieni a scoprire invenzioni sorprendenti, prototipi creativi e progetti DIY a Maker Faire Sardinia 2026, il grande evento dedicato all’innovazione tecnologica e alla cultura maker.
Tre giornate immersive tra robotica, stampa 3D, intelligenza artificiale, moda digitale, artigianato tecnologico e ricerca applicata, con dimostrazioni dal vivo, installazioni interattive e attività esperienziali pensate per tutte le età. Un’occasione concreta per incontrare maker, ricercatori, startup e studenti, osservare da vicino tecnologie emergenti e partecipare attivamente a workshop e presentazioni.
L'accesso all'evento è possibile solo tramite registrazione, per adulti e bambini, e solo tramite l'acquisto del biglietto.
Ma non spaventarti !
Se partecipi ad uno dei 21 incredibili laboratori didattici il biglietto d'ingresso è omaggio !
E' attiva anche l' O********fferta 2×1 e diversi codici promozionali, utilizzabili esclusivamente online in fase di acquisto:
- FAMILY → riduzione 50% per gruppi composti da genitori e figli
- GRUPPO → riduzione 50% per gruppi di almeno 10 persone
- STUDENTE → riduzione 100% per studenti di scuole e università (dovrai acquistare il biglietto con la tua email scolastica o universitaria)
- UNDER14 → riduzione 100% per i giovani appassionati di tecnologia (dovrai mostrare un documento)
Attenzione: il codice va inserito manualmente prima dell'acquisto nell'apposito campo.
Attenzione: i codici promozionali non sono cumulativi
È sempre complesso descrivere pienamente cosa si possa trovare a una Maker Faire a chi non ha mai partecipato. Per questo puoi approfittare di questo video dell’edizione 2024 per immergerti nell’atmosfera unica dell’evento e comprendere da vicino il mix di creatività, tecnologia, sperimentazione e partecipazione che lo caratterizza.
GPN24 - Gulaschprogrammiernacht
Karlsruhe, 🇩🇪 Germany
Annual hacker event organized by the Entropia hackerspace (CCC Karlsruhe). Four days of talks, workshops, and hacking at HfG and ZKM Karlsruhe. Motto: 'Gulasch at the Scale of Chaos'.
Repair Café
Cork, 🇮🇪 Ireland
Got broken items at home? Clothes, small appliances, toys, or electronics that need a little TLC? Bring them along to our Repair Café!
Bring your broken tech and trinkets to get them fixed by the skilled volunteers at TOG Hackerspace!
In 2026, we have partnered with the fantastic makers and fixers over at TOG to bring a series of community Repair Cafes to various locations across Dublin. On Saturday, the 20th of June, between 2 and 6pm, TOG Hackerspace will host the second café of the year!
At this event, the skilled volunteers at TOG will share their expertise and passion for repair, helping you fix your broken items and breathe new life into them. Whether it’s a malfunctioning gadget, a piece of clothing in need of mending, or a household item that’s seen better days, bring it along and let the TOG team work their magic.
What can you bring in?
- Clothes and accessories
- Toys
- Small electrical appliances and electronics
- Small furniture
.... And many other things!
Safety testing (PAT) for electrical devices will be available.
(ID: Photo of a kettle and toaster on a table)
What happens at a repair cafe?
At the Repair Café, you can learn how to repair the item yourself, or watch and learn from the fantastic volunteers while enjoying a tea or coffee. TOG members will also be on hand to give you a tour while you wait
Why join a repair cafe?
Repair Cafés are a great way to support a circular economy, reduce waste, and extend the life of your belongings.
BornHack 2026
Funen, 🇩🇰 Denmark
A 7-day outdoor hacker camp taking place on the island of Funen, Denmark. The 11th BornHack — a participatory event where hackers, makers, and people with an interest in technology come together to share knowledge, have fun, and build things.
Electromagnetic Field (EMF) 2026
Eastnor, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
A non-profit camping festival for those with an inquisitive mind or an interest in making things. Held in a field in the English countryside, with talks, workshops, and installations covering everything from security to art, hardware to software, and science to politics.
Maker Faire Hannover 2026
Hannover, 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany's largest Maker Faire, held at the Hannover Congress Centrum. Hundreds of makers showcasing projects in electronics, 3D printing, robotics, and crafts.
Håck-ma's Castle
Ottenschlag, 🇦🇹 Austria
A hacker camp in an Austrian castle. Multi-day event with talks, workshops, and hacking in a unique setting.