Bluegrass & Americana Picking Session

Join local and visiting musicians for another night of fantastic bluegrass/Americana/old time music. Musicians always very welcome. Great local beers and spirits! Free entry!

Saturday 17th April 2026

Vinyl Takeover at The Vault!

Turn your personal record collection into the soundtrack of the evening. Bring your favourite LPs, hear them on a professional sound system, and share your sound! £FREE Entry.

Saturday 18th April 2026

Open Mic Night

The very best in new, and established, local and visiting talent...YOU! Floor spots available throughout the night. £Free entry!

Friday 8th May 2026

Guitar Night

Join like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and songs. Learn new songs, learn from other musicians and improve your knowledge, playing and performance skills. Great fun and free entry. All ages and abilities very welcome.

Friday 1st May 2026

Ivory Cutlery

Ivory Cutlery is a 50-minute visual performance inspired by the songs and spirit of Scottish artist Ivor Cutler, performed by Evie Waddell and Sam Mabbett (accordion). Tickets on sale now!

Sunday 21st June 2026

Easy LIVE!

Local harmonica legend 'Easy' performs a mix of blues and rock, with support from some very special guests. Free entry! Always fantastic LIVE music and entertainment.

Sunday 10th May 2026

Folk Club

LIVE Scottish & Irish traditional music & songs. Musicians very welcome. Family friendly. Local beers, gin, vodka, rum and whisky. Always a great night of music. Free entry!

Friday 24th April 2026

Dragged Up + Alex Rex

Dragged Up channel off-kilter art punk through a fuzzed-out psych garage lens. Led by Eva Gnatiuk, with Simon Shaw, Lauren Peters and Stephen Mors. Support from the outstanding Alex Rex.

Saturday 20th June 2026

Jacob Joliff with Rain of Animals

USA mandolin sensation Jacob Joliff joins forces with the incredible Rain of Animals to perform LIVE at the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival on Friday 15th May 2026. Support from Sarah Jane Scouten and Robbie Caswell-Jones. On sale now!

Friday 15th May 2026

Sarah Jane Scouten & Robbie Caswell-Jones

Nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award, Sarah Jane Scouten is accompanied by ace Welsh bluegrass and flat-picking guitarist Robbie Caswell-Jones. On sale now!

Friday 15th May 2026

Taff Rapids

Cardiff’s bluegrass sensations, Taff Rapids, will take the stage by storm at the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival on Saturday 16th May 2026 with support from Damn Tall Buildings. On sale now!

Saturday 16th May 2026

Damn Tall Buildings

Performing LIVE at the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival on Saturday 16th May 2026, all the way from Brooklyn, NYC, don't miss the incredible Damn Tall Buildings. On sale now!

Saturday 16th May 2026

Sunshine & The Silver Seams

Sunshine & The Silver Seams are a Scottish based alternative folk duo, comprising of the couple Jyothi Nayar and Benjamin Haynes. Support from local singer/songwriter Nathon Jones. Tickets on sale now!

Friday 29th May 2026

Bluegrass Harmony Singing Workshop

Learn to sing harmony by ear, with Sarah Jane Scouten. Singing harmony is a skill, but it starts with a feeling. Learn new songs and harmony parts. No prior knowledge of music or ability required.

Saturday 16th May 2026

GallowGrass

GallowGrass perform a mix of Americana/bluegrass/folk influenced music and songs along with arrangements of tunes and songs from the bluegrass/folk tradition. Support from Goldrush! On sale now.

Sunday 17th May 2026

Goldrush

Goldrush have an extensive repertoire of trad, contemporary, gospel and blistering hot Bluegrass instrumentals and will be performing for the first time at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival.

Sunday 17th May 2026

Atomic Mother + Barstool Rebels

Atomic Mother are a hard hitting, riff driven hard rock band from Aberdeen, Scotland. Support from local favourites Barstool Rebels! Tickets on sale now!

Saturday 2nd May 2026

Ordinary Elephant

Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant have earned widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. Tickets on sale now!

Sunday 26th July 2026

TVYP - Get Into Music - Guitar & Performance

Meet like-minded young people and learn to play guitar, bass, piano/keyboard or drums using the professional facilities and musical instruments at The Vault Arts Centre. Guitar tuition available during each session. 3:30pm-6:30pm.

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.

What's on in April?

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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

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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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