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Darlington Rock & Blues Club Presents: Breathing new soul into classic sounds. Fronted by the expressive vocals of Rachel Kerrison, the Kerrison Collective are a soulful blues covers band redefining […]

Big Figure Promotions Presents: First visit to The Forum from British Punk Band The Newtown Neurotics, with support from  English Punk Poet multi instrumentalist, musician and songwriter Atilla The Stockbroker. […]

The Killerz return to The Forum, bringing the look, the sound, and the unstoppable energy of the Las Vegas indie-rockers, The Killers. Renowned as one of the most accurate tributes, […]

An evening of extreme North East music: Old Corpse Road: Old Corpse Road have carved their name into the UK black metal scene by producing classic, yet unique British black […]

Playing hits from rock bands such as 10cc, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and more! Tickets £12.00 Doors From: 7.30PM Show Starts: 8.30PM (Approximately) 16+ (Under 18’s must be accompanied by […]

Playing a selection of from the best emo/pop punk bangers including Blink 182, Green Day, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, The Offspring and more! With Failed to Ignite, Wallride […]

Back in the post-Lizzy days, guitarist Laurence Archer wrote and performed with Phil Lynott. Grand Slam was cut short in it’s prime, leaving a hole in the fabric of rock music. Laurence has nurtured […]

Amphitrio is a contemporary jazz trio from Bucharest, Romania, formed in 2023 by pianist and composer Andrei Petrache, bassist Mike Alex, and percussionist Philip Goron - three musicians whose artistic […]

After a two-year hiatus following the end of the hugely popular Ultimate Bowie lineup, acclaimed frontman Ed Blaney returns with an exciting new project: Ed Blaney's Bowie Odyssey. This isn't […]

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians Rob Deering, Roger Monkhouse, and host Pete Otway ▪️ Rob Deering Best Newcomer (nominee), Edinburgh Comedy Festival […]

Open Mic Night at The Forum on the Main Stage Hosted by Ed Turnbull and Matt Bryan Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum’s monthly Open Mic Night […]

Darlington Rock & Blues Club Presents: Alice Armstrong is an independent, multi award winning R&B artist from the UK, reshaping nostalgic rhythm & blues grooves through a contemporary performance. She […]

Now into their 17th year together The Southmartins return to The Forum, one of the first places they played early on, with their unique take on the hits and bits […]

Welcome to the Forum Open Jam, hosted by Ria Robinson.  With over 12 years of experience playing live in bands, Ria has performed in many different settings: Worked in school […]

Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. At the heart of this exciting new trio are three talented singers […]

Join us for a night of Rhythm and Blues from local band, The Main Line. Celebrate their album release, 'Men Of A Certain Age'. With special guests, Jonny & The […]

GNRE delivers the ultimate tribute to the Sunset Strip rock legends, capturing their signature sound and raw stage energy. Their expansive, authentic live shows go beyond the standard greatest hits […]

The 16th Annual Friends of The Forum Musical Menagerie is back on Tuesday 20th October! The Menagerie gives people of all ages an opportunity to perform on stage and show […]

After travelling the world performing in West End and international theatre productions, British-Greek singer-songwriter Annis Rallis returns to the North East to share a new chapter — her debut EP, Eyes […]

THE EMERALD DAWN are a multi-instrumentalist, symphonic art-rock quartet known for their cinematic, atmospheric, and emotionally powerful sound. Blending elements of rock, classical music, jazz, folk, and world music, the band […]

Tribute to the Sheffield rockers, playing all the 80's hits such as 'Pour some sugar on me', 'Hysteria' and 'Let's get rocked'. Big sound, big harmonies and and an even […]

Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages.  Suspirium: Suspirium is an all original 4 piece alternative rock band […]

Following fully sold out shows in 2024 & 2025, we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica to The Forum in Darlington on Friday 30th October 2026! In 2026, […]

Major Accident's recurring return to The Forum Music Studios in Darlington has become a defining ritual for the town's street-punk legacy. Historically, October dates at The Forum hold a special […]

Open Mic Night at The Forum on the Main Stage Hosted by Ed Turnbull and Matt Bryan Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum’s monthly Open Mic Night […]

London’s The Hanging Stars return with their sixth album, Just A Day – a dazzling collection of four-part harmonies, shimmering twelve-string guitars and chiming songs, touching on themes of longing, […]

Definitely Oasis deliver the swagger, sound, and attitude of Manchester’s finest with uncanny precision. From soaring anthems to raw, gritty classics, they recreate the full Oasis experience with stadium‑level energy […]

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians Mick Ferry, Steve Day, and host Danny Deegan ▪️ Mick Ferry Mick Ferry is renowned as a […]

Welcome to the Forum Open Jam, hosted by Ria Robinson.  With over 12 years of experience playing live in bands, Ria has performed in many different settings: Worked in school […]

Darlington Rock & Blues Club Presents: The Milk Men are a band made up from the cream of British R’n’B talent and pedigree. With former Pirate Mike Roberts on drums, […]

Slade UK bring  Slade back to life, recreating the legendary look, sound, and wild energy of Noddy, Jim, Don, and Dave at their peak. Performing massive anthems like Cum On […]

Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, […]

Dignity – The Deacon Blue Experience are a 6-piece all-live tribute to the iconic band Deacon Blue. Expect an Evening celebrating the hit songs and music of one of Scotland’s […]

This is the 10th anniversary of Riverside Rebellion and Big Figure Promotions' fourth festival here at The Forum, featuring seven bands that include a fantastic mixture of local and national acts. […]

Open Mic Night at The Forum on the Main Stage Hosted by Ed Turnbull and Matt Bryan Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum’s monthly Open Mic Night […]

Welcome to the Forum Open Jam, hosted by Ria Robinson.  With over 12 years of experience playing live in bands, Ria has performed in many different settings: Worked in school […]

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents  Rob Rouse: Funny Bones Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand. “He’s a […]

Darlington Rock & Blues Club Presents: Deborah Bonham, over the course of an impressive career, has established herself as one of the finest Blues, Rock and Soul singers that the […]

Following the success of several School Disco’s at The Forum, DL21 are taking it to the next level and going all Christmas. DL21 are proud to have Nathan Moore back […]