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The Vault Arts Centre

The Vault Arts Centre is an exciting new music, arts, culture and heritage venue run by the Trad Music Trust charity to support the puposes of the organisation and the annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival as well as providing vital office space for the organisation and festival teams.

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5
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Soul From The Stix

Vinyl DJ session with all your favourite soul classics! DJs John Gardiner, Keith Keddie, Lady Alice Bye, Haydn Bye will keep you dancing all day! Across the board soul music on original vinyl.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
9
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP Get Into Music - Beginner's Guitar Lessons

3:30pm-4:15pm. Meet like-minded young people and learn to play guitar at The Vault Arts Centre. Guitar tuition available during each session. Open to anyone aged 8-12 living in Dumfries & Galloway.

3:30pm - 4:15pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
9
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP Get Into Music - Improvng Beginner's/Intermediate Guitar Lessons

4:30pm-5:30pm. Meet like-minded young people and learn to play guitar at The Vault Arts Centre. Guitar tuition available during each session. Open to anyone aged 12-18 living in Dumfries & Galloway.

4:30pm - 5:30pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
10
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Wayward Jane + GallowGrass

Wayward Jane’s music is a modern interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh, nuanced arrangements and original songs. Support from local bluegrass outfit GallowGrass.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking
17
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TARRAN (Trio) - Autumn Trad Festival 2025

Tarran are an exhilarating contemporary folk group from Glasgow, with roots in both Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. The band consists of Sophie joint (Keys), Breanna Wilson (Fiddle) and Rory Stark (Whistle/Bodhran).

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00 / £7.50 (Concession)

Info & Booking
18
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Swinging on Birches - Autumn Trad Festival 2025

An exciting, innovative new trio consisting of Juliette Lemoine (cello), Madeleine Stewart (fiddle), and Heather Cartwright (guitar/vocals). The band weave songs, tunes and harmonies across cello, fiddle and guitar, creating lush, intricate pieces.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00 / £7.50 (Concession)

Info & Booking

Location

The Vault Arts Centre is situated in the heart of Newton Stewart, on the town's busy Victoria Street, between Boots Chemist and the Avocet shop.

Access & Parking

Whilst parking is available on Victoria Street, we encourage visitors to park at the Riverside Car Park on Riverside Road which is a short walking distance from the venue. We have private parking and ramp access to the building.

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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