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.
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
SpringGrass Open Mic - Saturday
Are you visiting this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival? Do you play an instrument, sing or perform as a band? How about taking to the stage in the Festival Marquee? A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and the perfect warm up to the evening concert. Performances from 1pm-3pm.
Doors: 1:00pm
FREE EVENT
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Bluegrass Harmony Singing Workshop
Learn to sing harmony by ear. Sarah Jane Scouten started singing around the kitchen table with her family, in bluegrass, folk and country music traditions. 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.
Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £5.00
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Stacey Joy
Stacey Joy is an award-winning independent songwriter and performer from the foothills of Northern California. Described by NPR as “a much-needed breath of fresh air”, her musical style a sultry mix of blues, jazz, country, folk and Americana.
Doors: 4:00pm
Tickets: £7.50
/ £5.00 (Concession)
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