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The Vault Arts Centre

Opened in 2019 the venue has supported over 150 performing artists and has brought an exciting and varied programme of arts, culture and heritage events to Newton Stewart.

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The Vault Arts Centre

The charity's social enterprise project brings in vital income as well as offering a dedicated venue and performance area for what is now a year-round programme of events.

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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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14

Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Tiderays

Regulars on the scene in Dumfries & Galloway, Tiderays return with their unique sound, style and songs one of which, ‘Papillon’, was Jim Gellatly’s ‘Track of the Day’ on Amazing Radio and was featured on the BBC Introducing Mixtape by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 Music.

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

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20

Jun

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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21

Jun

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

Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Learn Fiddle with Claire Mann (Improving Beginners/Intermediate)

Join all-Ireland fiddle and whistle champion Claire Mann and the fiddle group for the improving beginners/intermediate fiddle workshops.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00

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26

Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP - Get Into Music - Beginner's Guitar Lessons

3:30pm-4:30pm. 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.

3:30pm - 4:30pm
FREE EVENT

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26

Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP - Get Into Music - Guitar & Live Performance

4:30pm-6:30pm. 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 - 6:30pm
FREE EVENT

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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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