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.
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2026 Weekend Pass
Save BIG with a Weekend pass for the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival (15-17 May 2026) and another outstanding line-up of incredible Americana/bluegrass/old-time artists from all over the world!
Doors: 2:00pm
Tickets: £60.00
/ £45.00 (Concession)
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Jacob Joliff with Rain of Animals + Sarah Jane Scouten & Robbie Caswell-Jones
Opening the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival we welcome the outstanding Jacob Joliff with Rain of Animals (USA/Australia/Scotland) and Sarah Jane Scouten & Robbie Caswell-Jones (Scotland/Wales) on Friday 15th May 2026 for an unforgettable concert in the Festival Marquee.
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £18.00
/ £13.50 (Concession)
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
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