The Vault Bar
The Vault Arts Centre bar provides a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments for those attending performance events, private hire events or visiting the music shop.
With a focus on supporting produce from Dumfries & Galloway, and more generally from across Scotland, you'll get a real Galloway, Scottish, experience during your visit.
Draught beers from the fantastic Five Kingdoms Brewery at nearby Isle of Whithorn, bottled beers from Wigtown Brewery plus the superb Hills & Harbour, Galloway Gin and 24/7 vodka from just up the road in Newton Stewart from the popular Crafty Distillery; a 'must visit' when in Newton Stewart.
There's the fabulous Sky Garden gin from Dark Art Distillery in nearby Kirkcudbright, gins and vodkas from Solway Spirits in Annan and bottled beers from Borderlands Brewery in Langholm. Not forgetting the outstanding, delicious, Bladnoch single malt whiskys from Bladnoch Distillery, another fantastic place to visit when in the region.
There's also WEST 4 on draught, which is German lager brewed in Glasgow by WEST Brewery and is a very popular choice in the bar.
If rum is your tipple, then make sure you try the outstanding white, spiced and aged rums which are distilled and bottled in Dalton, near Lockerbie, by the outstanding Ninefold Distillery.
If none of that is to your taste, don't worry…we have all the usual drinks you'd expect from a good bar, a fantastic selection of white, red, rose and sparkling wines, spirits and soft drinks.
Office Opening Times
Friday - 2PM-11PM
Saturday - 2PM-Midnight
The Vault Bar is also open when performance events are taking place (see opposite/below).
Please check the What's On? Guide for details of what's coming up next.
* The Vault Bar opens more frequently over Spring/Summer
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Fraser Fifield’s Secret Path Trio - Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025
The low whistle is a simple instrument that in the hands of Fraser Fifield can deliver infinite, deeply felt personal expression. In the company of two of Scotland’s most adventurous and experienced musicians, Paul Harrison (Wurlitzer piano) and Tom Bancroft (drums), it is simply thrilling!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £12.00
/ £9.00 (Concession)
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
The Allan McKeown Trio - Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025
The Allan McKeown trio is a hammond organ based group playing the classic blues infused soul-jazz of the 50s and 60s. They have a broad repertoire of material from jazz standards and hard bop groovers to funky RnB and soul classics.
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £12.00
/ £9.00 (Concession)
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
The Groove Sermon! - Jazz, Funk, Soul Festival 2025
Soul, funk and jazz vinyl session with the Disciples of Soul. Free entry!
Doors: 3:00pm
FREE EVENT
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)
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
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
