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SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2026

Trad Music Trust proudly presents the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival which takes place over 15th-17th May 2026 and features the very best in UK & International bluegrass/Americana acts LIVE in the Festival Marquee at The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.

Event details for 2026 coming soon!

Exhilarating live concert performances, workshops and tuition from professional artists and a weekend of picking and jam sessions often featuring some of the performing artists. A celebration of bluegrass music at the foot of the Galloway Hills in glorious Dumfries & Galloway!

FRIDAY 15th MAY 2026

(announcement December 2025)

SATURDAY 16th MAY 2026

(announcement December 2025)

SUNDAY 18th MAY 2025

Sunday is a chance to pick and play with like-minded musicians at the farewell session.

Trad Music Trust

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over 11th-13th July 2025. It's an incredible achievement. The charity has created a viable, sustainable, event that continues to grow and develop, proudly celebrating the very best in traditional Scottish, Irish and World music. Make sure you book early for what is shaping up to be the biggest event yet!

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