John Craigie

The virtuoso troubadour John Craigie returns to VEGA

American singer-songwriter John Craigie returns to VEGA for the third time.

With a melting pot of americana, folk and classic singer-songwriter spirit, the modern troubadour invites the listener into a crackling and present universe of well-played guitar and beautiful songwriting.

Craigie had his breakthrough with the album No Rain, No Rose in 2017 and has since honed the ability to make his audience both laugh and reflect in a concert format where presence and direct contact are at the centre. His particular style has led to comparisons to both Woody Guthrie and Mitch Hedberg.

The songwriter is now up to date with his new album, I Swam Here (2026), recorded between New Orleans and Astoria. The music moves in a warm and organic field of tension between Americana, folk and roots, where the soundscape shifts between the rhythmic, down-to-earth energy of the South and the quieter, pensive vibe of the American West Coast. The result is an album that feels both alive and intimate.

With an extensive back catalogue and years of touring activity, Craigie is a seasoned and dynamic live performer who has shared stages with Jack Johnson, Langhorne Slim, Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings and Bella White, among others.

On October 22, he occupies the Ideal Bar with its distinctive narrative universe and virtuosic guitar playing — ready for another intimate and immersive concert in VEGA.