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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.

What's On
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)

Info & Booking
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
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

Info & Booking
16
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Stacey Joy

Stacey Joy is an award-winning independent songwriter and performer from the foothills of Northern California. Described by NPR as “a much-needed breath of fresh air”, her musical style a sultry mix of blues, jazz, country, folk and Americana.

Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £7.50 / £5.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking
16
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Harmony Singing Workshop

Learn to sing harmony by ear. Sarah Jane Scouten started singing around the kitchen table with her family, in bluegrass, folk and country music traditions. Singing harmony is a skill, but it starts with a feeling. Learn new songs and harmony parts. No prior knowledge of music or ability required.

Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £5.00

Info & Booking
16
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Taff Rapids + Damn Tall Buildings

Part of the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival, we welcome the outstanding Taff Rapids (Wales/Cymru) and Damn Tall Buildings (Brooklyn, NYC) on Saturday 16th May 2026 for an unforgettable concert in the festival marquee.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

SpringGrass Open Mic - Sunday

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 Sunday afternoon, and the perfect warm up to the evening concert. Performances from 1pm-3pm.

Doors: 1:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Band Workshop

Facilitated by top bluegrass band Goldrush, the bluegrass band workshop is a hands-on experience designed for beginner to intermediate musicians. You will be developing ensemble performance at your level in the traditional bluegrass style. Bring your instruments and voices! Free to attend.

Doors: 4:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
17
May

Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland

GallowGrass + Goldrush

Part of the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival, popular local band GallowGrass perform a mix of Americana/bluegrass/folk influenced tunes and songs, along with their own arrangements of tunes and songs from the bluegrass/folk traditions. Support from the incredible Goldrush!

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

Info & Booking

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!

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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