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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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16
May

The Vault Arts Centre
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

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22
May

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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29
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Sunshine & The Silver Seams + Nathon Jones

Sunshine & The Silver Seams are a Scottish based alternative folk duo, comprising of the couple Jyothi Nayar and Benjamin Haynes. Support from local singer/songwriter Nathon Jones.

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

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30
May

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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5
Jun

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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6
Jun

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters + Chopperhead

Beth and the boys played The Vault twice before and return to bring the roof they blew off on their last visit! Monster riffs, huge choruses and old school rock n roll attitude is what you will get from Welsh hard rockers Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

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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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