Live Music

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an evening of The Best of Swing Jazz from 1930-2010, featuring the music of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Prima, Imelda May, Melody Gardot and more!  All […]

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 […]

Made up of Donovan Johnson, Forrest Devine, Joseph Allison, Ryan Gibson and Jack trotter, Detonata are a Heavy Rock group from Teesside dropping original music and making waves in the […]

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, […]

 UK-based tribute band The Steelers, dedicated to faithfully performing the sophisticated jazz-rock catalog of the legendary US group Steely Dan The band comprises of  musicians and vocalists from around the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Greatest Hits of 10cc & ELO in one fantastic tribute show! With all the hits such as Dreadlock Holiday, Mr Blue Sky, Art for Arts Sake, Turn to Stone […]

It's that time again ! we have 2 live bands performing all night up to 2027 and beyond! Live, Romeos Pistol, Expect big tunes, classic anthems, plenty of singalongs and […]