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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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2
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Atomic Mother + Barstool Rebels

Atomic Mother are a hard hitting, riff driven hard rock band from Aberdeen, Scotland. Formed in 2018, and even after a few changes, the band have never strayed from their powerful guitar focused sound. Support from legendary local rockers, Barstool Rebels.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

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8
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Open Mic Night

Don’t miss The Vault Arts Centre open mic night featuring the very best in local and visiting talent…YOU! Performance slots available throughout the night, and we welcome all types of acts, styles, genres, ages and abilities. Don’t fancy getting up on stage? Just come along and enjoy. Free entry!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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10
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Easy LIVE!

LIVE on Sunday 10th May from 2pm, local harmonica legend 'Easy' performs with some very special guests! Free event!

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

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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)

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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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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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