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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

5 hours of pure soul music on vinyl from the best DJs in Scotland! Soul From The Stix is back in 2026 on Saturday nights! £Free Entry.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

PYROCLAST is a Glasgow-based metal band that blends the fire and fury of old-school heavy metal with the precision of power metal and the intensity of modern thrash. Support from Gretna/Annan based band Borderline.

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!

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.

Fightback Lager split their profits with Music Venue Trust, a UK registered charity that protects, secures and improves grassroots music venues.

The Six Nations Championship is back and LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre, starting with France vs Ireland on Thursday 5th February, kick off 8:10pm. £Free Entry!

Please make sure you support local musician, Ben Please's efforts to raise enough money to write, record and release his debut piano album.

One of the most influential and innovative guitarists of the past quarter century, Preston Reed, invented integrated percussive guitar playing in the late 1980s. Utterly spellbinding!

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, the Charlotte Carrivick Band.

Catriona Bourne is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has performed at the London Jazz Festival, Wilderness Festival, Sinfonia Smith Square, Kings Place and Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music. Tickets on sale now!

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss Hildaland. Weekend pass tickets on sale now!

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss the incredible The Niche Family! Weekend passes on sale now!

Performing LIVE at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival over 16th-18th May 2025, don't miss the outstanding Adam Thom. Weekend passes on sale now!

The Vault Arts Centre is a finalist in the Best Events Venue category at the Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards 2025!

TVYP meetings provide an opportunity for members to plan their events, activities and projects at The Vault Arts Centre.

Come join us at The Vault Arts Centre for an unforgettable night of rock! Royal Bloom will be performing their signature Ayrshire grunge sound! Support from the Joey Pearce Trio.

Palliro + Brontës + The High Priestess performed LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 15th November 2024; part of the Hidden Gem Festival.

Palliro + Brontës + The High Priestess performed LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 15th November 2024; part of the Hidden Gem Festival.

Palliro + Brontës + The High Priestess performed LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on Friday 15th November 2024; part of the Hidden Gem Festival.

Tantrum are bringing traditional British heavy metal back to a public force-fed on a diet of placebic, sanitised radio rock! Also, don't miss out on the chance to see local favourites The Uzis!

With a ukulele in hand and vocals that are beautifully haunting, local musician Charlie McAdam captivates audiences with a blend of covers and originals that showcase his incredible voice and passion for music.

Eilidh is a warm, engaging singer songwriter of startling clarity. With songs that cut straight to the heart! Tickets available online or on the door.

Born in Perth, 1983, Fraser studied piano for two years and has now been working as a jazz and blues pianist for over 20 years! Fraser has also begun recording his debut solo jazz album! Tickets on sale now.

Opening this year's Jazz Funk Soul Festival, the fabulous Matt Carmichael Band! This will be one of the gigs of the year and is simply not to be missed. Tickets on sale now!

Hard Rockers from Blackpool A'priori bring unique sounds to rock night this June! Supported by local legends Chopperhead! Don't miss this!

The Vault with Sleepy eyed presents - System Exclusive - a Pasadena, CA originated duo, balancing the hard edged electronic pulse of old school synthwerks against hot-under-the-collar live drums and slashing post-punk guitar!

Dundee alternative rock band, Red Vanilla, are in the midst of an identity bloom. After tirelessly working to discover and perfect their niche, they find themselves neatly planted in a bed of self belief and unlimited intent!

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, The Often Herd are one of the best bluegrass/Americana bands in the UK, performing throughout the world to captivated audiences.

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, Sarah Jane Scouten has been nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award.

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, The Black Denims are an 8-piece country supergroup from Glasgow who you just don't want to miss.

Performing at SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024, Rain Of Animals is the euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool).

Electrifying blues trio from Orkney, LIVE at The Vault Arts Centre on 3rd May 2024! Tickets on sale now!

Performing LIVE on Friday 26th April 2024, flinch. are a 4 piece Emo/Alt Rock band from Glasgow. Support from Quitter. Tickets on sale now! Don't miss it.

Setting confessional storytelling within a noisy, emotive musical landscape, the music of Quitter is alternative singer-songwriter at its core, flavoured by ‘90s US indie, slacker rock and slowcore! Tickets on sale now!

Fortnightly at The Vault Arts Centre on Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm. Open to anyone aged 12-25 living in Dumfries & Galloway.

Hailing from Scotland, Eld Varg have set out on a quest of riff-laden metal for the ages and have created heavy, groovy and melodic music! Tickets still available.

Borderlands Brewery makes great beers, inspired by the Debatable Lands. Hand crafted in Langholm, Scotland. Their popular Esk Blonde beer is available on draught and bottled at The Vault bar!

Watch the Six Nations games live at The Vault Bar with award winning pints and the perfect atmosphere!

Royal Bloom will be performing their signature Ayrshire grunge sound on Saturday 2nd March with support from Rhelm!

The Vault is offering music lessons in Piano, Violin and Guitar! With Ukulele and Tin whistle lessons in the future! Please get in touch if interested!

Unleash a sonic revolution with The Mind Sweepers! A live performance of original material that will sweep your mind into a frenzy!

Big lanes will be bringing their post-punk sound to The Vault this February to support the Mind Sweepers, don't miss these phenomenal bands!

Nestled on the edge of Newton Stewart, Crafty's modern grain to glass distillery pumps out gallons of tasty gin, vodka and whisky. All being served behind our bar to ensure only the best drink reaches your table!

Professional PA system and lighting, stage, kitchen, seating for 30, Internet access and wheelchair accessible throughout.

Victory Or Die's musical journey is fuelled by a passion for authentic, hard-hitting rock, inspired by the spirit of legends and the desire to create a sonic revolution!

Beginners and intermediate fiddle classes are available fortnightly on Tuesday nights at The Vault Arts Centre. Commencing 16th January 2024. Join at any stage.

Get in touch today to book piano lessons with tutor Jan Winder. Spaces available on Tuesdays at The Vault Arts Centre.

Fantastic young duo Binky Blue performed LIVE on Saturday 22nd October 2022; part of the Autumn Trad Festival.

Fantastic new sailcloth marquee venue for outdoor events, or why not host your own event?

Brand new this year, the marquee at The Vault Arts Centre hosts live performances or hire it for your own private event.

The Vault Arts Centre employs local, national and international performing artists; supporting the industry and bringing unique arts and culture experiences directly to local audiences.

Unoccupied and boarded up since 2017, Scottish charity Trad Music Trust developed this former bank premises into one of the region's most exciting new live music and performing arts venues.

The Vault Arts Centre is perfectly located in the heart of Newton Stewart, has modern facilities including bar and staff and is fully wheelchair accessible.