Folk/Trad Session

Join local and visiting musicians for LIVE Scottish & Irish tunes and songs. Musicians are very welcome or just come along and enjoy the music & atmosphere. Family friendly and free entry. There's local beers, gins, vodka, rums and whiskies too!

Friday 20th June 2025

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

Join local and visiting musicians for an acoustic evening of bluegrass/Americana/old time tunes and songs. Musicians very welcome, family friendly and free entry!

Saturday 21st June 2025

Secret Path Trio - Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025

Don't miss the incredible Fraser Fifield, Paul Harrison and Tom Bancroft, otherwise known as the Secret Path Trio, at this year's Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025. Tickets are on sale now!

Friday 27th June 2025

The Allan McKeown Trio

Part of this year's Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025, don't miss the Allan McKeown trio; a hammond organ based group playing the classic blues infused soul-jazz of the 50s and 60s. Tickets are on sale now!

Saturday 28th June 2025

The Groove Sermon - Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025

5 hours of outstanding original vinyl from the very best DJs in Scotland; soul, funk and jazz vinyl session with the Disciples of Soul. Free entry!

Sunday 29th June 2025

The Mind Sweepers + Quiet, The Art

Back by popular demand, The Mind Sweepers are a top 5-piece, original, band from Galloway. Support from ace Edinburgh duo, Quiet, The Art. Tickets on sale now.

Friday 4th July 2025

Medusa Touch + The Uzis

Unapologetically old school heavy metal, Medusa Touch bring good old fist-pumping, sing-along headbangers to The Vault Arts Centre. Support from The Uzis. Tickets on sale now.

Saturday 5th July 2025

The McGoldrick Family

This year's Summer Trad Festival looks set to be another outstanding weekend of traditional music featuring some of the absolute best musicians in trad music, right here in Galloway. Weekend passes on sale now!

11th-13th July 2025

Ellie Beaton

Performing at this year's Summer Trad Festival, singer Ellie Beaton is the winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2025. Tickets on sale now or save with a Weekend Pass.

Friday 11th July 2025

The Kane Sisters

Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are two of Ireland's finest musicians and we are thrilled to welcome them to this year's Summer Trad Festival. Tickets on sale now or save with a Weekend Pass.

Saturday 12th July 2025

LUSSA

Inspired by the Latin word for "light", Lussa is an upcoming folk band based in Glasgow, back by popular demand for their first performance at this year's Summer Trad Festival. Tickets on sale now or save with a Weekend Pass.

Saturday 12th July 2025

Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones

Performing at this year's Summer Trad Festival, Gaelic vocalist Rachel Walker and singer/instrumentalist Aaron Jones perform songs from their outstanding albums. Tickets on sale now or save with a Weekend Pass.

Sunday 13th July 2025

Jack Badcock

Performing at this year's Summer Trad Festival, singer and guitarist Jack Badcock is a hugely experienced performer, having toured throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Tickets on sale now or save with a Weekend Pass.

Sunday 13th July 2025

Adult's Guitar Group (over 18)

Fortnightly, 7pm-9pm, join like-minded people every fortnight for an informal evening of guitar. Learn new songs, learn from other musicians and improve your knowledge, playing and performance skills. Great fun and free entry.

Thursday 12th June 2025

Open Mic Night

Catch the best in local and visiting talent....YOU! The popular Open Mic Night is back on Saturday 19th July from 7pm. Performance slots available throughout the night!

Saturday 19th July 2025

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. Utterly spellbinding! Tickets on sale now!

Saturday 9th August 2025

Sonder + The High Priestess

Sonder is a vibrant collective of artists based in Ayrshire, featuring Jodie Rae, Alexandra Shrinivas, Eilidh Grant, Patricia Crozier, and Donald Jessop. Support from The High Priestess.

Saturday 23rd August 2025

Soul From The Stix

Don't miss DJs John Gardiner, Haydn Bye, Keith Keddie and Lady Alice who present outstanding soul music on original vinyl for your listening pleasure on 6th July 2025, 2pm-8:30pm. Free admission.

Sunday 6th July 2025

Kissing The Flint

Performing LIVE on Friday 8th August 2025, don't miss Kissing The Flint at The Vault Arts Centre! Tickets on sale now!

Friday 8th August 2025

TVYP - Get Into Music - Guitar & Performance

Meet like-minded young people and learn to play guitar, bass, piano/keyboard or drums using the professional facilities and musical instruments at The Vault Arts Centre. Guitar tuition available during each session. 3:30pm-6:30pm.

The Music Shop @ The Vault Arts Centre

Open Friday & Saturday, 2pm-6pm, the music shop has a wide range of good quality guitars, basses, strings, pedals, straps, accessories, leads and more.

The Music Shop

Warhammer Battles & Games Night

Fortnightly at The Vault Arts Centre on Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm. Open to anyone aged 12-25 living in Dumfries & Galloway.

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Fiddle Classes with Claire Mann

Beginners and intermediate fiddle classes are available fortnightly on Tuesday nights at The Vault Arts Centre. Commencing 16th January 2024. Join at any stage.

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Piano Lessons

Get in touch today to book piano lessons with tutor Jan Winder. Spaces available on Tuesdays at The Vault Arts Centre.

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Marquee Venue

Fantastic new sailcloth marquee venue for outdoor events, or why not host your own event?

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What is The Vault Arts Centre?

Unoccupied and boarded up since 2017, Scottish charity Trad Music Trust developed this former bank premises into one of the region's most exciting new live music and performing arts venues.

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The Vault Arts Centre is perfectly located in the heart of Newton Stewart, has modern facilities including bar and staff and is fully wheelchair accessible.

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