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What's On?
17
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

Musicians of all ages and ability are very welcome or, if you prefer, just come along and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Free entry!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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24
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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1
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Guitar Night!

Monthly guitar group for guitarists, guitar enthusiasts and music lovers. Play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All ages and abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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15
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2026 Weekend Pass

Save BIG with a Weekend pass for the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival (15-17 May 2026) and another outstanding line-up of incredible Americana/bluegrass/old-time artists from all over the world!

Doors: 2:00pm
Tickets: £60.00 / £45.00 (Concession)

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15
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Jacob Joliff with Rain of Animals + Sarah Jane Scouten & Robbie Caswell-Jones

Opening the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival we welcome the outstanding Jacob Joliff with Rain of Animals (USA/Australia/Scotland) and Sarah Jane Scouten & Robbie Caswell-Jones (Scotland/Wales) on Friday 15th May 2026 for an unforgettable concert in the Festival Marquee.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £18.00 / £13.50 (Concession)

Info & Booking Tickets
16
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

SpringGrass Open Mic - Saturday

Are you visiting this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival? Do you play an instrument, sing or perform as a band? How about taking to the stage in the Festival Marquee? A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and the perfect warm up to the evening concert. Performances from 1pm-3pm.

Doors: 1:00pm
FREE EVENT

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Latest

Best Events Venue in Scotland 2025?

Huge congratulation to our colleagues and friends at the wonderful The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart for reaching the finals, yet again, of the Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards in the Best Events Venue category.  

19 Mar 25
Nathon Jones

Incredible line-up announced for SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2025

Tickets are on sale now for SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival which takes place over 16th-18th May 2025 at The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart and features musicians from Scotland, Ireland, England, USA & Canada who will perform and teach bluegrass/Americana/old-time music throughout the weekend.  

19 Mar 25
Nathon Jones

Jarad Rowan to perform on Burns Night

Adding to this weekend's fantastic Burns Night celebration event, Jarad Rowan is known for his passion for Scottish culture, particularly in reviving traditional tunes. Jarad will provide musical entertainment following the Bladnoch whisky tasting and will be a performance not to be missed.  

22 Jan 25
Nathon Jones

MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 - Vote Now!

This year, 10 years since the very first Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival, we need your support more than ever. Despite continued funding cuts the event was still glorious, and the music absolutely mighty. Vote now to help save this vital traditional music festival!  

1 Oct 24
Nathon Jones

Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

Serving local produce ensures that the project supports local businesses and the local community. A huge favourite are the beers from Five Kingdoms Brewery which are brewed in Isle of Whithorn. We are hugely grateful to Alastair and his team for their very generous support for this year's festival.  

12 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Workshops at this year's festival

With so many outstanding musicians in Newton Stewart this weekend it would be foolish not to take full advantage, and we've done just that with a superb programme of traditional music workshops which are included as part of the Weekend Pass ticket, £10 per adult or £Free for under 25s.  

11 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

MORE NEWS

Trad Music Trust

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will celebrate its 13th year over 10th-12th July 2026. 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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