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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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9
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Preston Reed

One of the most influential and innovative guitarists of the past quarter century, Preston Reed, invented integrated percussive guitar playing in the late 1980s, revolutionizing the way the acoustic guitar is played and inspiring generations of musicians around the world ever since.

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

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23
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The High Priestess + Sonder

The High Priestess are an alternative rock band from Dumfries, weaving raw emotion, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics into their music. Support from Sonder who are a vibrant collective of artists based in Ayrshire.

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

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29
Aug

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

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5
Oct

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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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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