What's on in May?
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Guitar Night!
Monthly guitar group for guitarists, guitar enthusiasts and music lovers. Play your new songs/tunes, learn from others, get some tuition from local guitar players and meet like-minded people for an informal evening of guitar and song. All ages and abilities welcome. Free to attend.
Doors: 7:00pm
FREE EVENT
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Atomic Mother + Barstool Rebels
Atomic Mother are a hard hitting, riff driven hard rock band from Aberdeen, Scotland. Formed in 2018, and even after a few changes, the band have never strayed from their powerful guitar focused sound. Support from legendary local rockers, Barstool Rebels.
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
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Easy LIVE!
LIVE on Sunday 10th May from 2pm, local harmonica legend 'Easy' performs with some very special guests! Free event!
Doors: 2:00pm
FREE EVENT
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
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)
Festival Marquee
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
Taff Rapids + Damn Tall Buildings
Part of the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival, we welcome the outstanding Taff Rapids (Wales/Cymru) and Damn Tall Buildings (Brooklyn, NYC) on Saturday 16th May 2026 for an unforgettable concert in the festival marquee.
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £20.00
/ £15.00 (Concession)
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
SpringGrass Open Mic - Sunday
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 Sunday afternoon, and the perfect warm up to the evening concert. Performances from 1pm-3pm.
Doors: 1:00pm
FREE EVENT
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Bluegrass Band Workshop
Facilitated by top bluegrass band Goldrush, the bluegrass band workshop is a hands-on experience designed for beginner to intermediate musicians. You will be developing ensemble performance at your level in the traditional bluegrass style. Bring your instruments and voices! Free to attend.
Doors: 4:00pm
FREE EVENT
Festival Marquee
Newton Stewart, Scotland
GallowGrass + Goldrush
Part of the 5th annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival, popular local band GallowGrass perform a mix of Americana/bluegrass/folk influenced tunes and songs, along with their own arrangements of tunes and songs from the bluegrass/folk traditions. Support from the incredible Goldrush!
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £18.00
/ £13.50 (Concession)
The Vault Arts Centre
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Sunshine & The Silver Seams + Nathon Jones
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.
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets: £7.50
/ £5.00 (Concession)
The Vault Arts Centre hosts a wide range of arts, culture and heritage events and activities with a year-round programme of live music, performing arts, tuition & classes, exhibitions, local information and The Vault Youth Project (TVYP).
