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1
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

TVYP - Warhammer & Games Night

Join like-minded young people for the fortnightly Warhammer and games night at The Vault Arts Centre, open to anyone aged 12-25.

6:00pm - 9:00pm
FREE EVENT

4
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Mind Sweepers + Quiet, The Art

Back by popular demand, The Mind Sweepers are a 5-piece band from Dumfries playing original indie/psych music who play regularly in Dumfries and Galloway, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle and Manchester, as well as regular festival gigs. Support from Edinburgh duo, Quiet, The Art.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

5
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Medusa Touch + The Uzis

Medusa Touch were originally formed in 1983 in Edinburgh, reformed in 2019, described as “unapologetically old school heavy metal”. Supporting Medusa Touch are The Uzis from Dumfries. The Uzis as they bring their unique blend of rock/punk covers to the stage.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00

6
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Soul From The Stix

Vinyl DJ session with all your favourite soul classics! DJs John Gardiner, Keith Keddie, Lady Alice Bye, Haydn Bye will keep you dancing all day! Across the board soul music on original vinyl.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

11
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The McGoldrick Family + Ellie Beaton - Summer Trad Festival 2025

Opening night at this year's Summer Trad Festival is another absolute cracker with not one but four McGoldricks, and the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2025, Ellie Beaton.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

12
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Fiddle Workshop with Liz & Yvonne Kane

Join world class fiddler players Liz & Yvonne Kane for a unique fiddle workshop experience! All workshops are included free of charge for Weekend Pass holders!

Doors: 11:00am
Tickets: £10.00

12
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Come & Try The Harp!

Trad Fest FREE EVENT, in association with The Clarsach Society, with Wendy Stewart, one of Scotland’s leading tutors. No musical experience needed, Harps provided, fun guaranteed!

Doors: 1:00pm
FREE EVENT

12
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The Kane Sisters + LUSSA - Summer Trad Festival 2025

Winners of TG4's Gradam Ceoil Award for the Group of the Year in 2024, one of the highest awards in traditional Irish music, Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are two of Ireland's finest musicians. Support from the outstanding LUSSA, back by popular demand!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

13
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones + Jack Badcock - Summer Trad Festival 2025

Sunday night's concert always closes with a sing song, and you're in incredible company this year with the fantastic Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones and Jack Badcock.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00 / £15.00 (Concession)

18
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

19
Jul

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Open Mic Night

Don’t miss The Vault Arts Centre open mic night featuring the very best in local and visiting talent…YOU! Performance slots available throughout the night, and we welcome all types of acts, styles, genres, ages and abilities. Don’t fancy getting up on stage? Just come along and enjoy. Free entry!

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £5.00

8
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Kissing The Flint

Multi-award nominated international singer-songwriter Leah Chynoweth-Tidy created Kissing The Flint (creating a spark) to cut through the fakery of the modern world, captivating audiences with heartfelt stories and vivid imagery, moving easily from melodic, roots beauty to empowered rock raunch.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

9
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

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, revolutionizing the way the acoustic guitar is played and inspiring generations of musicians around the world ever since.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00 / £7.50 (Concession)

23
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

The High Priestess + Sonder

The High Priestess are an alternative rock band from Dumfries, weaving raw emotion, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics into their music. Support from Sonder who are a vibrant collective of artists based in Ayrshire.

Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 (Concession)

29
Aug

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

Musicians of all ages and ability are very welcome or, if you prefer, just come along and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Free entry!

Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT

5
Oct

The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland

Soul From The Stix

Vinyl DJ session with all your favourite soul classics! DJs John Gardiner, Keith Keddie, Lady Alice Bye, Haydn Bye will keep you dancing all day! Across the board soul music on original vinyl.

Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT

The Vault Arts Centre hosts a wide range of arts, culture and heritage events and activities with a year-round programme of live music, performing arts, tuition & classes, exhibitions, local information and The Vault Youth Project (TVYP).

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