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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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4
Apr

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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5
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters + Chopperhead

Beth and the boys played The Vault in April 2023 and return to bring the roof they blew off on their last visit! Monster riffs, huge choruses and old school rock n roll attitude is what you will get from Welsh hard rockers Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

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10
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Easter Toddler Concert (1-3 years)

Presented by the outstanding Lighthouse Musicians project, an amazing opportunity for you and your toddler to experience live music in a friendly environment. Join us for some Easter fun as we enjoy some singing and storytelling at our concerts for toddlers.

Doors: 10:30am
Tickets: £8.00 / £4.00 (Concession)

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12
Apr

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Black Feathers

Americana to some, folk to others, The Black Feathers have those qualities in expansive quantity. Sian Chandler’s soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes’ piquant vocals and his sparkling and occasionally spicy guitar motifs.

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

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13
Apr

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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15
Apr

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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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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