Stirring the pot together
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Stirring the pot together *
Soup is where community meets creativity.
We bring project-makers and curious neighbors together over a bowl of soup to present their ideas, connect with others, and support local projects. At each dinner, you’ll hear real people pitch creative ideas. It’s simple, social, and safe.
Why did we start Nordic Soup?
We believe that good ideas don’t need to start big — they just need the right room. In a world where people often feel disconnected or unsure how to help, Soup creates a space where it’s easy to step in and collaborate.
We care about community problem-solving that feels authentic, and to show that creative, collective action doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs people who care.
Who is Soup for?
Soup is for project-makers, and the people who believe in them.
It’s for anyone who wants to make something better in their community, and for the neighbors who show up to listen, give feedback, and lend a hand. It’s for students with wild ideas, for newcomers who want to connect, for artists, educators, organizers, and everyday people who care.
A Soup dinner works because of everyone involved:
Project-makers
who share what they’re building
Souporters
who show up with curiosity and care
Volunteers
who help make the event happen
Partners and hosts
who offer time, space, and support
Nordic Soup Member Organisations
C-Cube is a non-profit based in Aarhus, Denmark, empowering creative entrepreneurs through community-driven innovation. Since 2021, they’ve hosted Soup dinners to help locals turn ideas into impactful projects, combining international collaboration with grassroots action.
hafnar.haus is a creative hub in downtown Reykjavík, hosting over 300 creatives in a 3,500 m² space. With studios, coworking areas, and media facilities, it’s a vibrant environment for artists, designers, and innovators to connect, create, and collaborate.
Culturics AB is an SME working in the intersection of arts, culture and economics.
It's a consultancy agency with the vision of bringing an economical approach to the arts and culture.
Got an idea you’re working on — or just know something needs to change?
Apply for Soup Training Program!
Whether you already have a project, want to create one, or hope to team up with others to make something happen, the Nordic Soup Training Program is for you.
Over four weeks, you’ll get hands-on tools in storytelling, budgeting, team-building, and more — all while developing a project that can grow with community support. You’ll learn how to communicate your idea clearly, attract volunteers, and present it at a live Soup dinner.
No experience required — just commitment, curiosity, and a drive to make your community better.
Want to bring Soup to your city?
We’re always looking to grow the network and support new Soup initiatives. Whether you’re a community organizer, a project maker, or just someone with a big spoon and a bigger heart, we’d love to hear from you.