What's On?
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Pippa Blundell - Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2026
Pippa Blundell is fast becoming one of its most captivating new voices. The rising singer-songwriter has already earned recognition from the Scottish Album of the Year Awards, Scottish Alternative Music awards and winner of the 2025 'rising star' in the Scottish Jazz Awards.
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £12.00
/ £8.00 (Concession)
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
The Groove Sermon
Brought to you by the Disciples of Soul, local and visiting DJs return for a Sunday vinyl session at The Vault Arts Centre for an evening of classic soul grooves.
Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Vinyl Takeover at The Vault!
A collaborative event where music lovers turn their personal record collections into the soundtrack of the evening. Bring your favourite LPs, hear them on a professional sound system, and share your sound! From rare finds to guilty pleasures, take turns spinning your chosen tracks. £FREE Entry.
Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Victory Or Die + The Head Hunters
Victory or Die are a powerhouse rock band hailing from Scotland, ready to ignite your stage with our high-octane sound and unforgettable performances...
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Dallahan + Toby Shaer, Jack Warnock & Archie Moss + KICK
Opening night at Summer Trad Festival is an electric occasion and this year it's another cracker, with the mighty Dallahan + Toby Shaer, Jack Warnock & Archie Moss + KICK taking to the stage in the Festival Marquee for an incredible night of traditional music from Scotland, Ireland and England!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Summer Trad Festival 10-12 July 2026 - Weekend Pass
Save with a Weekend Pass for this year's Summer Trad Festival! Celebrating 13 years of delivering traditional Scottish music, dance and Gaelic language events in rural Dumfries & Galloway, we're back with another packed programme of events.
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £80.00
/ £60.00 (Concession)
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
RURA + Chunky Business + TARRAN
HUGE Saturday night vibes at the 13th annual Summer Trad Festival with 3 outstanding acts from Scotland and Ireland! RURA (Scotland), Chunky Business (Ireland) and TARRAN (Scotland). What an incredible night it's going to be! Please book early to avoid disappointment!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £25.00
/ £18.00 (Concession)
Festival Marquee
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
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
FREE EVENT
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
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Ordinary Elephant
Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. Tickets on sale now!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00
/ £7.50 (Concession)
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
FREE EVENT
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
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
NestFest - Galloway's Rock/Metal all dayer festival!
NestFest is Galloway's first ever Rock/Metal all dayer festival! We have 7 bands to entertain you from 5pm! A Joker’s Rage Pyroclast Six Year Silence The High Priestess Damaged Goods Barstool Rebels Chopperhead
Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £12.00
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Wailing Banshee + Barstool Rebels
Unstoppable force Wailing Banshee are on a mission! With thunderous drums and screaming guitars, the band spearhead a British metal rebellion, combining old-school sounds with fierce female power and an infectious energy!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £8.00
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Sabbra Cadbra - Black Sabbath Tribute Band
Sabbra Cadabra return to The Vault to entertain with their musicianship and humour. Kev looks, sings and dribbles like Ozzy while the rest of the band perform as well as Geezer, Tony and Bill! They are the ultimate Black Sabbath show! The only tribute to have played for Black Sabbath!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £10.00
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).