John Craigie Sounds Like Portland
December 2, 2026
John Craigie with the Oregon Symphony
Special Concerts
Overview
Folk troubadour John Craigie joins The Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a debut orchestral performance! With music from across his catalogue, including songs from his 2026 album I Swam Here, this show is teeming with the sincerity and lyricism that have made Craigie’s music resonate with audiences across the country. Gather your people and immerse yourself in Americana with an orchestral kick.
About the Show
Info
This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series.
This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.
Artists
John Craigie
Singer-Songwriter
Oregon Symphony
2026/27 Season
Sounds Like Portland
We’re doubling down on our commitment to art by Portland for Portland with the continuation of our Sounds Like Portland series. This season, we welcome voices from an expanded roster of local legends to the Oregon Symphony stage.
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John Craigie with the Oregon Symphony
Portland’s folk troubadour John Craigie joins the Oregon Symphony for a night of Americana with an orchestral kick, teeming with the sincerity and lyricism that have made Craigie’s music resonate with audiences across the country.
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