A Very Warm Welcome…
...awaits you at The Vault Arts Centre; one of Dumfries & Galloway's best live music and performing arts venues, popular bar, music shop, local arts & crafts retailer and community centre facility in the picturesque market town of Newton Stewart.
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Newton Stewart, Scotland
Button Accordion Workshop - Gary Curley
This workshop will explore effective finger positioning on the keyboard to help develop fluency and technique, while offering an insight into the distinctive Ulster style of accordion playing.
Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00
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Newton Stewart, Scotland
Tenor Banjo Workshop - Stephen McKee
Join Stephen for an engaging workshop exploring the key elements of effective Irish tenor banjo playing. Focusing on tone production, pick technique and developing a strong, steady pulse, Stephen will demonstrate how these fundamentals create the lift, drive and energy that are key to his style.
Doors: 12:15pm
Tickets: £10.00
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Newton Stewart, Scotland
The Frailing + The Vault Arts Centre Fiddle Group
The Frailing are Steve Lacey on guitar and Madeline Andrew on clawhammer banjo, both bringing thought provoking songs and melodies to the party. Support from The Vault Arts Centre Fiddle Group!
Doors: 2:30pm
Tickets: £10.00
/ £7.50 (Concession)
News & Views
Scottish national award finalists
Finalists every year since 2022, and winners of a 'Highly Recommended' award in the 'Best Social Responsibility' category in 2025, The Vault Arts Centre has done it again in 2026; finalists again in the 'Best Night Out' category! Can we bring home a national award for Newton Stewart this year?
2 Apr 26
Nathon Jones
2 days left for SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival discount!
Book a Weekend Pass for this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival (15-17 May 2026) before 1st March 2026, and save up to £20* per person! This year's acts include Jacob Joliff & Rain of Animals, Sarah Jane Scouten and Robbie Caswell-Jones, Damn Tall Buildings, Taff Rapids and GallowGrass.
27 Feb 26
Nathon Jones
SpringGrass early bird Weekend Pass discount extended until 28th February!
After a fantastic uptake in January, we're extending the early bird discount on Weekend Passes for this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival to 28th February 2026! Buy a Weekend Pass before 1st March and save up to £20 per person! Don't miss out!
12 Feb 26
Nathon Jones