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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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17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Workshop - Upright Bass with Eleanor Wilkie

Eleanor Wilkie is an accomplished bassist and experienced educator. Known for her rock-steady playing and powerful technique, Eleanor has performed with various lineups, including the IBMA-nominated all-female band, Midnight Skyracer.

Doors: 12:00pm
Tickets: £10.00

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17
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Niche Family + Adam Thom + Eilidh Patterson

Saturday night at the 4th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival and what an incredible line-up of talent from Scotland, Canada & Ireland! Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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

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23
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Catriona Bourne

Catriona Bourne is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has performed at venues and events including London Jazz Festival, Wilderness Festival, Sinfonia Smith Square, Kings Place and Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music. Book early to avoid disappointment!

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

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24
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 are available throughout the night, and we welcome all types of acts, styles, genres, ages and abilities. Don’t fancy getting up on stage? Then just come along and enjoy!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £5.00

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27
May

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

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29
May

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP - Get Into Music - Beginner's Guitar Lessons

3:30pm-4:30pm. 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.

3:30pm - 4:30pm
FREE EVENT

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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 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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