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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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12
Sep

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Toby-Jack - Blues Weekender Festival

Toby-Jack Little creates blues from his soul. His distinctive heavy-picking right hand rings out every carefully crafted note and phrase with a unique rhythmic and tonal signature sound.

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

Info & Booking
18
Sep

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

Info & Booking
25
Sep

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

Info & Booking
26
Sep

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

Info & Booking
3
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Not Now Norman with support from The Uzis

Not Now Norman deliver Hard Rock with a strong message in every track. Taylor-Grace commands the front with a hurricane at the back of her throat, belting her lungs out to Zander Browns relentless riffs.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.38

Info & Booking
7
Nov

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Wailing Banshee + Barstool Rebels

Unstoppable force Wailing Banshee are on a mission! With thunderous drums and screaming guitars, the band spearhead a British metal rebellion, combining old-school sounds with fierce female power and an infectious energy!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

Info & Booking

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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