Candy Opera

Performing LIVE on Saturday 19th April 2025, the outstanding Candy Opera are back for a Liverpool double-header featuring supporting from the inimitable John McGlone! Tickets on sale now!

Saturday 19th April 2025

Return to Summerisle - After Premiere

Come to the Return to Summerisle after-Premiere party and mingle with the stars of the original Wicker Man 1973 along with the filmmakers of the documentary and maybe bag an autograph!

Saturday 3rd May 2025

The Niche Family

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss the incredible The Niche Family! Weekend passes on sale now!

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Adam Thom

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss the outstanding Adam Thom. Weekend passes on sale now!

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Quiet, The Art

Quiet, the Art are a duo from Edinburgh, Scotland, creating an exciting take on post-rock and shoegaze that has been described as 'impossible to pigeonhole'. Support from The Screaming Love Collective.

Saturday 8th March 2025

Adult's Guitar Group (over 18)

Commencing Thursday 6th February, 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. Free entry.

Thursday 20th February

TVYP Meeting

TVYP meetings provide an opportunity for members to plan their events, activities and projects at The Vault Arts Centre.

The Vault Youth Project

Hildaland

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss Hildaland. Weekend pass tickets on sale now!

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Charlotte Carrivick Band

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss the Charlotte Carrivick Band. Weekend pass tickets on sale now!

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Catriona Bourne

Catriona Bourne is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has performed at venues and events including London Jazz Festival, Wilderness Festival, Sinfonia Smith Square, Kings Place and Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music.

Friday 23rd May 2025

Royal Bloom + Joey Pearce Trio

Come join us at The Vault Arts Centre for an unforgettable night of rock! Royal Bloom will be performing their signature Ayrshire grunge sound! Support from the Joey Pearce Trio.

The High Priestess

Palliro + Brontës + The High Priestess performed LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 15th November 2024; part of the Hidden Gem Festival.

Brontës

Palliro + Brontës + The High Priestess performed LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 15th November 2024; part of the Hidden Gem Festival.

Palliro

Palliro + Brontës + The High Priestess performed LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 15th November 2024; part of the Hidden Gem Festival.

Tantrum + The Uzis

Tantrum are bringing traditional British heavy metal back to a public force-fed on a diet of placebic, sanitised radio rock! Also, don't miss out on the chance to see local favourites The Uzis!

Charlie McAdam

With a ukulele in hand and vocals that are beautifully haunting, local musician Charlie McAdam captivates audiences with a blend of covers and originals that showcase his incredible voice and passion for music.

Eilidh Patterson

Eilidh is a warm, engaging singer songwriter of startling clarity. With songs that cut straight to the heart! Tickets available online or on the door.

Fraser Clark

Born in Perth, 1983, Fraser studied piano for two years and has now been working as a jazz and blues pianist for over 20 years! Fraser has also begun recording his debut solo jazz album! Tickets on sale now.

Matt Carmichael Band

Opening this year's Jazz Funk Soul Festival, the fabulous Matt Carmichael Band! This will be one of the gigs of the year and is simply not to be missed. Tickets on sale now!

A'priori + Chopperhead

Hard Rockers from Blackpool A'priori bring unique sounds to rock night this June! Supported by local legends Chopperhead! Don't miss this!

Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones

Returning to The Vault Arts Centre for their second performance on Sunday 26th May, part of this year's Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Programme, don't miss this fantastic duo and their wonderful song writing and musical performances.

Sunday 26th May 2024

System Exclusive

The Vault with Sleepy eyed presents - System Exclusive - a Pasadena, CA originated duo, balancing the hard edged electronic pulse of old school synthwerks against hot-under-the-collar live drums and slashing post-punk guitar!

Red Vanilla

Dundee alternative rock band, Red Vanilla, are in the midst of an identity bloom. After tirelessly working to discover and perfect their niche, they find themselves neatly planted in a bed of self belief and unlimited intent!

The Often Herd

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, The Often Herd are one of the best bluegrass/Americana bands in the UK, performing throughout the world to captivated audiences.

Sarah-Jane Scouten

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, Sarah Jane Scouten has been nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award.

The Black Denims

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, The Black Denims are an 8-piece country supergroup from Glasgow who you just don't want to miss.

Rain of Animals

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, Rain Of Animals is the euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool).

The Andy Taylor Group

Electrifying blues trio from Orkney, LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on 3rd May 2024! Tickets on sale now!

flinch.

Performing LIVE on Friday 26th April 2024, flinch. are a 4 piece Emo/Alt Rock band from Glasgow. Support from Quitter. Tickets on sale now! Don't miss it.

26th April 2024

Quitter (Solo)

Setting confessional storytelling within a noisy, emotive musical landscape, the music of Quitter is alternative singer-songwriter at its core, flavoured by ‘90s US indie, slacker rock and slowcore! Tickets on sale now!

26th April 2024

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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Eld Varg

Hailing from Scotland, Eld Varg have set out on a quest of riff-laden metal for the ages and have created heavy, groovy and melodic music! Tickets still available.

Borderlands Brewery at The Vault Bar!

Borderlands Brewery makes great beers, inspired by the Debatable Lands. Hand crafted in Langholm, Scotland. Their popular Esk Blonde beer is available on draught and bottled at The Vault bar!

Six Nations Live at The Vault!

Watch the Six Nations games live at The Vault Bar with award winning pints and the perfect atmosphere!

Royal Bloom + Rhelm

Royal Bloom will be performing their signature Ayrshire grunge sound on Saturday 2nd March with support from Rhelm!

Music Lessons Available!

The Vault is offering music lessons in Piano, Violin and Guitar! With Ukulele and Tin whistle lessons in the future! Please get in touch if interested!

The Mind Sweepers

Unleash a sonic revolution with The Mind Sweepers! A live performance of original material that will sweep your mind into a frenzy!

Big Lanes

Big lanes will be bringing their post-punk sound to The Vault this February to support the Mind Sweepers, don't miss these phenomenal bands!

Crafty Distillery

Nestled on the edge of Newton Stewart, Crafty's modern grain to glass distillery pumps out gallons of tasty gin, vodka and whisky. All being served behind our bar to ensure only the best drink reaches your table!

Modern Facilities

Professional PA system and lighting, stage, kitchen, seating for 30, Internet access and wheelchair accessible throughout.

Victory Or Die

Victory Or Die's musical journey is fuelled by a passion for authentic, hard-hitting rock, inspired by the spirit of legends and the desire to create a sonic revolution!

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.

Piano Lessons

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

Open Mic Night

The very best in new, and established, local and visiting talent with floor spots available throughout the night. In between, host Nathon Jones will fill the gaps with songs and tunes from his repertoire.

11th August 2023

Binky Blue

Fantastic young duo Binky Blue performed LIVE on Saturday 22nd October 2022; part of the Autumn Trad Festival.

Marquee Venue

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

Marquee Venue

Brand new this year, the marquee at The Vault Arts Centre hosts live performances or hire it for your own private event.

Supporting Performing Artists

The Vault Arts Centre employs local, national and international performing artists; supporting the industry and bringing unique arts and culture experiences directly to local audiences.

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.

Venue Hire

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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New Digital Marketing Officer apprenticeship now in place

We are delighted to welcome Charlie McAdam to the Trad Music Trust team. Charlie will support the Project Co-ordinator with all aspects of marketing for events at The Vault Arts Centre and the charity's festivals, whilst also working towards an SCQF Level 6 qualification in Digital Marketing.

16 Jun 23
Nathon Jones

Fab new logo for September's Blues Weekender

Huge thanks to Dumfries & Galloway College design student Eilidh Sinclair who we've been working with to design a logo for September's blues festival, Blues Weekender, as part of Eilidh's design course.

16 Jun 23
Nathon Jones

£410 raised for July's traditional music & dance festival!

A great turnout for the recent fundraiser for this year's Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival. Huge thanks to everyone who attended and particularly to musicians Easy Bob Reid and, father, Billy Jones who joined brothers Aaron & Nathon Jones on stage for some tunes!

7 Jun 23
Nathon Jones

A feast of bluegrass set to wow audiences in Newton Stewart this weekend

Over 19th-21st May 2023 musicians, performing artists and enthusiasts from across the UK make their way to The Vault Arts Centre for the 2nd annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival; 3 days of concerts, workshops and picking sessions featuring the very best of UK & International bluegrass music!

18 May 23
Nathon Jones

Small independent venue in Galloway finalists at National awards ceremony

Thanks to nominations by you - our beloved customers, performing artists, staff, volunteers and crew - The Vault Arts Centre heads to the Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards as finalists for Best Events Venue and Best Entertainment Venue. Wishing all finalists the very best of luck tonight!

18 May 23
Nathon Jones

Piano lessons this Spring

Would you like to learn piano? Starting in May, we'll be offering piano lessons for both adults and kids with tutor Jan Winder and are asking for pre-enrolment enquiries with a choice of either Monday or Tuesday afternoons and/or early evenings. Costs are £20 for 40 minutes.

25 Apr 23
Nathon Jones

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