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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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1
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP - Warhammer & Games Night

Join like-minded young people for the fortnightly Warhammer and games night at The Vault Arts Centre, open to anyone aged 12-25.

6:00pm - 9:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
4
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Mind Sweepers + Quiet, The Art

Back by popular demand, The Mind Sweepers are a 5-piece band from Dumfries playing original indie/psych music who play regularly in Dumfries and Galloway, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle and Manchester, as well as regular festival gigs. Support from Edinburgh duo, Quiet, The Art.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking
5
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Medusa Touch + The Uzis

Medusa Touch were originally formed in 1983 in Edinburgh, reformed in 2019, described as “unapologetically old school heavy metal”. Supporting Medusa Touch are The Uzis from Dumfries. The Uzis as they bring their unique blend of rock/punk covers to the stage.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

Info & Booking
6
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Soul From The Stix

Vinyl DJ session with all your favourite soul classics! DJs John Gardiner, Keith Keddie, Lady Alice Bye, Haydn Bye will keep you dancing all day! Across the board soul music on original vinyl.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

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11
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The McGoldrick Family + Ellie Beaton - Summer Trad Festival 2025

Opening night at this year's Summer Trad Festival is another absolute cracker with not one but four McGoldricks, and the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2025, Ellie Beaton.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

Info & Booking
12
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Fiddle Workshop with Liz & Yvonne Kane

Join world class fiddler players Liz & Yvonne Kane for a unique fiddle workshop experience! All workshops are included free of charge for Weekend Pass holders!

Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00

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 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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