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.

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

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

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.

Outstanding Black Sabbath tribute band Sabbra Cadabra are regular performers at The Vault Arts Centre; performing sell out shows and kickstarting the monthly Rock/Metal programme of events. SOLD OUT!

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

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

Join local and visiting musicians and perform yourself on Friday 10th May at the Open Mic Night! Performance slots available throughout the night.

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

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

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

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

Returning to The Vault Arts Centre for their second performance on Sunday 26th May, part of this year's Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Programme, don't miss this fantastic duo and their wonderful song writing and musical performances.

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

LIVE Scottish & Irish traditional music & song session. Musicians very welcome. Family friendly. Free entry. Local beers, gin, vodka, rum and whisky!

Join host - dobro, banjo and guitar player Nathon Jones - for an acoustic evening of bluegrass/Americana/old time tunes and songs. Musicians very welcome, family friendly and free entry!

The very best in new, and established, local and visiting talent with floor spots available throughout the night. In between, host Nathon Jones will fill the gaps with songs and tunes from his repertoire.

A Belfast based tribute band to the Jam. All the hits live at 100 miles an hour!

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

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!

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!

Ivan Drever is a native of Sanday in Orkney but is now resident in the Norwegian town of Kristiansand. A prolific songwriter, he is instantly recognisable by his unique guitar style.

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!

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!

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!

Don't miss out on a night of reminiscing the classic early tunes of iconic prog rock band Marillion! Performed by the incredibly talented, passionate and energetic Marquee Square Heroes!

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.

Brendan Mulholland (flute) and founding Réalta members Conor Lamb (uilleann pipes, whistles) and Deirdre Galway (guitar), better known as Music in the Glen, perform at this year's Summer Trad Festival. Weekend passes on sale now!

Don't miss the outstanding Ríoghnach Connolly & Ellis Davies who are performing at this year's Summer Trad Festival over 12th-14th July 2024. Weekend passes on sale now!

Co. Cavan fiddle player and composer Gráinne Brady confirmed for July's traditional music & dance festival, accompanied by guitarist and singer Luc McNally. Weekend passes on sale now!

Performing at this Summer's traditional music & dance festival over 12th-14th July 2024. Weekend passes on sale now!

Eilidh is a warm, engaging singer songwriter of startling clarity. With songs that cut straight to the heart!

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

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!

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!

Performing at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival on 18th May 2024, The Often Herd are one of the best bluegrass/Americana bands in the UK, performing throughout the world to captivated audiences. Tickets on sale now!

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

Performing at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival, Sarah Jane Scouten has been nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award. Tickets on sale now!

Performing at this year's SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival on 17th May 2024, The Black Denims are an 8-piece country supergroup from Glasgow who you just don't want to miss. Tickets on sale now!

Hard Rockers from Blackpool A'priori bring unique sounds to rock night this June! Supported by local legends Chopperhead!

Folk club change this weekend

14 Mar 22
by Nathon Jones

As some of you may know, it's Billy's 70th birthday this weekend so we've changed plans for the trad/folk club this month so that we can all get together for a tune at some stage over the weekend. This month's tunes will now be on Saturday 19th from 1pm and we'd love to see you, as would Billy.

Billy leading the tunes at the festival!

Scottish Events Venue of the Year Finalists!

For the third year running The Vault Arts Centre has reached the finals of the prestigious Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards, this year for Best Events Venue! Nominations rely on the public vote, so it's incredible to be selected as one of the best in Scotland. Wish us luck!

17 Apr 24
Nathon Jones

Traditional music at The Vault Arts Centre

This Friday 19th April sees the return of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes and songs at the monthly Folk Club night featuring local and visiting musicians. Open to all ages and abilities, musicians are very welcome or just come along and enjoy the music with friends and family. Free entry!

16 Apr 24
Nathon Jones

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