Opened in 2019 the venue has supported over 150 performing artists and has brought an exciting and varied programme of arts, culture and heritage events to Newton Stewart.
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The charity's social enterprise project brings in vital income as well as offering a dedicated venue and performance area for what is now a year-round programme of events.
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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.
The Vault Arts CentreNewton Stewart, Scotland
4:30pm-6:30pm. 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 - 6:30pm FREE EVENT
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
Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music!
Musicians of all ages and ability are very welcome or, if you prefer, just come along and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Free entry!
Rock N Roll, RnB, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, Soul, Garage N Surf with DJs Gary Patterson and Johnny Boy (the bird with the word). Free entry. Absolutely not to be missed.
Evoking the glory of an early 80s garage band Oath is a reverb drenched haze of twisting riffs and serpentine solos. Lose yourself with Oath. Support from Firth who are back by popular demand!
Doors: 7:00pm Tickets: £8.00
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.
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.
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!