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
Back to the Bothy
Born of their love for Irish trad supergroups like Lunasa, Dervish and The Bothy Band, and fuelled by late-night whisky and tunes around the kitchen table, BACK TO THE BOTHY are friends first and musicians second.
Doors: 2:00pm
Tickets: £5.00
/ £3.50 (Concession)
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Newton Stewart, Scotland
Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Club Night - Audio Therapy with Rob Rogue
A night of 'audio therapy' with DJ Rob Rogue featuring a mix of House, Techno and Trance music, taking familiar songs/vocal elements and adding a more club/dance orientated twist. £FREE EVENT!
Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT
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