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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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20
Nov

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP Get Into Music - Improvng Beginner's/Intermediate Guitar Lessons

4:30pm-5:30pm. 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.

4:30pm - 5:30pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
21
Nov

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
23
Nov

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Easy LIVE!

LIVE on Sunday 23rd November from 2pm, local harmonica legend 'Easy' performs 50s and 60s and a bit of blues. Free event!

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
27
Nov

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP Get Into Music - Guitar & Live Performance

4pm-6pm. 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.

4:00pm - 6:00pm
FREE EVENT

Info & Booking
28
Nov

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Candy Opera + Nathon Jones

'Candy Opera' were formed in 1982 on the notorious Phythian Estate, Kensington, Liverpool. The band was heavily influenced by 'Love's ' seminal 'Forever Changes' album, 'The Beach Boys', 'Aztec Camera' and local neighbours, 'The Pale Fountains'.

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

Info & Booking
29
Nov

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

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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