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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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22
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Moniker

A heady blend of melodic songwriting, rich vocal harmonies, big choruses, growling guitars and a powerful rhythm section, Dumfries & Galloway based band Moniker are BACK with a formidable new line-up and a signature sound defined by soaring melodies, three-part harmonies, and growling guitars.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £7.50 / £5.00 (Concession)

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29
Aug

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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30
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

An afternoon with Davy Kerr

LIVE traditional Scottish folk music with legendary local accordion player David Kerr! £FREE Entry

Doors: 3:00pm
FREE EVENT

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4
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Vinyl Takeover at The Vault!

A collaborative event where music lovers turn their personal record collections into the soundtrack of the evening. Bring your favourite LPs, hear them on a professional sound system, and share your sound! From rare finds to guilty pleasures, take turns spinning your chosen tracks. £FREE Entry.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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5
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

NestFest - Galloway's Rock/Metal all dayer festival!

NestFest is Galloway's first ever Rock/Metal all dayer festival! We have 7 bands to entertain you from 5pm! A Joker’s Rage Pyroclast Six Year Silence The High Priestess Damaged Goods Barstool Rebels Chopperhead

Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £12.00

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19
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Lavinia Blackwall + Jodie Rae

Lavinia’s latest show blends elite musicianship with raw energy and classic songwriting for a truly spellbinding experience. Support from outstanding singer/songwriter Jodie Rae.

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

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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 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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