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We Are Champion | A Tribute To The Music Of Queen | SOLD OUT

We are very happy to welcome back 'We Are Champion' paying homage to the late great Freddy Mercury & Queen. The band perform completely live with no backing tracks, and […]

£15.00
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06 Dec Friday

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: George Zach, Pete Selwood, Josh Sedman, and host Lee Kyle

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians George Zach, Pete Selwood, Josh Sedman, and host Lee Kyle ▪️ George Zach George moved from Greece […]

£12.00
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07 Dec Saturday

Music Mind Concert

Music Mind is a weekly music session, helping to assist in wellbeing and providing a social hub.  Join us for a night of sing-alongs to celebrate all the hard work […]

£3.00
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10 Dec Tuesday

Open Jam with Ria Robinson

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 […]

Free
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11 Dec Wednesday

DNA Blues Band Album Launch

 DNA BLUES BAND are launching their first album, ‘The Plan' Written by Dave penman & Steve Coley They will also be performing some of your favorite hits from the likes […]

£6.00
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12 Dec Thursday

The Stumble w/ Chris James & Martin Fletcher

Darlington RnB Club's Christmas Special  The Stumble are a blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, they have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their […]

£20.00
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13 Dec Friday

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican (The Winter Woolies Tour) SOLD OUT

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, […]

£20.00
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14 Dec Saturday

All New Christmas Soirée with T.L.C. And Special Guests: Taylor’s Web

Join us for a cosy evening of Christmas Celebration! Carols, Fun Recitals, Popular Christmas Songs, raffle, some surprises… and of course pass the parcel! In aid of St Teresa's Hospice […]

£10.00
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16 Dec Monday

The Rainbow Screen: The Birdcage

The Rainbow Screen is a monthly LGBTQIA+ film night, celebrating cinema and providing space for everyone. The Birdcage is a 1996 American comedy film produced and directed by Mike Nichols. […]

£3.00
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17 Dec Tuesday

The Listening Post Charity Gig feat. Precinct | No Ripcord | The Hyperbolics

Come down for a night of live music, with all proceeds going to the charity ' The Listening Post'. Featuring three upcoming North East bands. Precinct: Precinct are a young, […]

£6.00
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18 Dec Wednesday

Live and Local (Xmas Electro Special) feat. Metal Machine Music | Stock Image | Spiritual Dawn

Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands.  Metal Machine Music: Two-piece electronic tinged indie music from the sinister streets of Darlington […]

£4.00
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19 Dec Thursday

The Kill UK | 80s Rock

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of Classic Rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour, […]

£15.00
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20 Dec Friday

The Skapones | XMAS Ska Bash

Ska/2Tone local lads The Skapones return to The Forum for their Ska XMAS Bash with support from Ska Legends Zen Baseball Bat bringing their unique Ska 'N' Reggae style. Tickets […]

£10.00
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21 Dec Saturday

The Breakfast Club | Authentic Electronic 80s Band

Gasto Promotions presents: The Breakfast Club are an authentic 80s cover band performing hits from Duran Duran, A-ha, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, King, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox […]

£12.00
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28 Dec Saturday

New Years Eve Live

NYE LIVE at The Forum Come down and see in the New Year with us , we have Live music from 2 great bands, and delicious Hog Roast made fresh […]

£20.00
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31 Dec Tuesday

Bryan Adams Experience

Europe's No1 tribute to Bryan Adams ‘ The Bryan Adams Experience‘ returns to The Forum. This great band appeal to a broad range of people, and endeavor to involve them […]

£13.00
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03 Jan Friday

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club: ‘Secret Guest’, Becky Umbers, Sam Serranov and Danny Deegan

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians 'Secret Guest', Becky Umbers, Sam Serranov and Danny Deegan ▪️ Secret Guest We’re not allowed to say […]

£12.00
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04 Jan Saturday

Open Jam with Ria Robinson

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 […]

Free
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08 Jan Wednesday

RnB Club | Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder

Lead guitarist with Smokie, Mick McConnell always had a plan to perform his solo songs live, but his commitments with the band  over the last few years made it pretty […]

£14.00
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10 Jan Friday

The Killerz

The Killerz are as close as you can get to the  legendary Las Vegas Indie Rockers, The Killers. The band prides itself on its overall likeness to the chart-topping band. […]

£15.00
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11 Jan Saturday

ELO Beatles Beyond

The Lynne & McCartney Story Fronted by top sound-alike tributes to “Jeff Lynne” and “Paul McCartney”, ELO BEATLES BEYOND present “THE LYNNE & McCARTNEY STORY”, a brand new show featuring […]

£13.00
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17 Jan Friday

The Total Stone Roses

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute 'The Total Stone Roses'  return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND […]

£16.00
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18 Jan Saturday

The Rainbow Screen: Everything Everywhere All At Once

The Rainbow Screen is a monthly LGBTQIA+ film night, celebrating cinema and providing space for everyone. Plot: With her laundromat teetering on the brink of failure and her marriage to […]

£3.00
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21 Jan Tuesday

Fleeting Rumours

Gasto Promotions presents Fleeting Rumours  Classed as the most authentic​ Fleetwood Mac tribute show, playing all the hits and back catalogue. The band have performed in Theatres, ​Civic Halls,​ and […]

£16.00
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24 Jan Friday

Nearly Noel Gallagher’s High Flyin’ Birdz

𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻’ 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘇 are the UK’s number 1 tribute to 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 and pay an accurate homage to both of Noel's solo albums, plus the best of […]

£12.00
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25 Jan Saturday

Tracks (IVW25) Dossers | Ceiling Demons | Analogue Blood

Dossers: Introducing Dossers: a raw, unapologetic force in the grungy punk scene, hailing proudly from the industrial heartland of Teesside, UK. This five-piece powerhouse is fueled by the grit and […]

£10.00
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28 Jan Tuesday

IVW25-Mix Wave Fest (Wednesday)

A two day mini festival featuring upcoming North East bands. Lost Generation: Newly formed indie-rock band Lost Generation take to the Forum stage for their first gig of the 2025, […]

£6.00
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29 Jan Wednesday

IVW25-Mix Wave Fest (Thursday)

A two day mini festival featuring upcoming North East bands. Precinct: Precinct are a young, exciting, local 5-piece band who play energetic covers from an eclectic mix of artists. They […]

£6.00
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30 Jan Thursday

The Jam’d

The Jam'd is dedicated to celebrating and recreating the energetic and influential sound of The Jam,. Capturing the essence of The Jam's dynamic performances and their iconic hits, such as […]

£14.00
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31 Jan Friday

Smoove & Turrell

The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group of working class lads and a shared passion for soul.  Their debut […]

£20.00
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07 Feb Friday

Major Accident | Darlo’s ‘Old Age Rampage’ | SOLD OUT

**Please note there are NO tickets left for this gig, they are completely sold out ** "Perennial Darlington Clockwork Punks" Major Accident are back for Darlo's "Old Age Rampage", ably backed up […]

£15.00
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08 Feb Saturday

RnB Club | Long Road Home

Darlington RnB Club present Long Road Home,  a song-based blues rock band, whose music is drenched in the blues. The band’s influences can be traced back to the emergence of […]

£16.00
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14 Feb Friday

Creedence Clearwater Revival Revival

Experience the timeless magic of CCR as talented musicians 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 return to The Forum to honor the iconic band's greatest hits. From '𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴' 𝘁𝗼 '𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 […]

£12.00
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15 Feb Saturday

The Rainbow Screen: Rebel Dykes w/ guest speaker Siobhan Fahey (18+)

The Rainbow Screen is a monthly LGBTQIA+ film night, celebrating cinema and providing space for everyone. REBEL DYKES is a full-length documentary about the explosion that happened when punk met […]

£5.00
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18 Feb Tuesday

Black Ice | AC/DC

"Get Ready To Rock" with Black Ice, The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute Band  that electrifies the stage with high-voltage performances! Experience the iconic energy, raw power, and timeless classics of AC/DC, […]

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21 Feb Friday

Chantel McGregor

Gasto Promotions presents Award-winning blues-rock guitarist Chantel McGregor . Chantel has been performing live gigs since the age of 12, schooled at a music college and achieved a First Class Honours […]

£16.00
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22 Feb Saturday

Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike across the globe as the best Oasis tribute band there is! This band do an amazing job of keeping […]

£15.00
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28 Feb Friday

The NE Street Band

The NE Street Band return to The Forum. The 6 piece band dedicated to paying homage to the music of Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Formed in 2019, they […]

£12.00
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07 Mar Friday

DL21 Presents: Daytime Disco

Following up the sold out November School Disco, DL21 is back with its first daytime Disco because you’re never too old to dance but also want to get home early […]

£15.00
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08 Mar Saturday

It’s The Dirty Milk Tour feat The Milk Men & The Dirt Road Band

Darlington RnB Club present ' It's The Dirty Milk Tour' The Milk Men are one of the most popular and acclaimed Blues Rock bands in the UK. Nominated for five […]

£21.00
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14 Mar Friday

Alligator Gumbo | New Orleans Swing / Jazz

Alligator Gumbo have been playing together since the summer of 2011. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, they have played extensively around the country to rave reviews - from rowdy bars […]

£15.00
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15 Mar Saturday

Meteora: A Tribute To Linkin Park

"Meteora: A Tribute To Linkin Park" is a heartfelt homage to the iconic rock band that has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Taking their name from the […]

£12.00
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21 Mar Friday

School Disco feat. PA set by Nathan Moore (Brother Beyond)

Following the success of several School Disco’s before 2020 and very recent sell out 2024 disco, lots of people have asked if the Disco would be on again, so its […]

£17.00
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22 Nov Saturday

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