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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.

What's On?


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

30
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

A Rockin' Good Way

Rock N Roll, RnB, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, Soul, Garage N Surf with vinyl DJs LADY ALICE and JOHNNY BOY. Free entry. Absolutely not to be missed.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

31
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Easy LIVE!

LIVE on Sunday 31st August from 2pm, local harmonica legend 'Easy' performs 50s and 60s and a bit of blues. Free event!

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

4
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP Get Into Music - Guitar & Live Performance

4pm-6pm. 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.

4:00pm - 6:00pm
FREE EVENT

4
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Guitar Night!

Fortnightly 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

6
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Takeaway Thieves + Chopperhead

Takeaway Thieves were formed in 2018 and are based in Blackpool. They are old school hard rock with a glam swagger. The boys have travelled the length and breadth of Britain gaining fans where ever they go. Support from local favourites, Chopperhead.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

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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