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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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22
Feb

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bedford Falls + Toy Hospital

sleepy eyed presents Bedford Falls, straight outta South Wales (UK), who have been blending the noisier end of 80’s college rock with the more energetic end of 90s indie rock and a touch of classic Power Pop for over 20 years. Support from Edinburgh based emo/alt-rock band, Toy Hospital.

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

Info & Booking
25
Feb

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
28
Feb

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
4
Mar

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Learn Fiddle with Claire Mann (Improving Beginners/Intermediate)

Join all-Ireland fiddle and whistle champion Claire Mann and the fiddle group for the improving beginners/intermediate fiddle workshops.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00

Info & Booking
6
Mar

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP - Get Into Music - Guitar & Performance

Meet like-minded young people and learn to play guitar, bass, piano/keyboard or drums using the professional facilities and musical instruments at The Vault Arts Centre. Guitar tuition available during each session. Open to anyone aged 12-18 living in Dumfries & Galloway.

3:30pm - 6:30pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
6
Mar

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Adult's Guitar Group

Fortnightly guitar group for adults (over 18). Come along and 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 abilities welcome. Free to attend.

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

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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