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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 […]

Danny Bryant has been described by Planet Rock Radio as a "British Blues Legend" and by Blues patriarch Walter Trout as, “One of the best ever”, Danny has spent the […]

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians Michael Legge, Aidan Jones, Howard Anstock, and host Danny Deegan ▪️ Michael Legge Michael Legge is 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 […]

For more than two decades, THE SMYTHS have been hailed as the world's most acclaimed live legacy band  to The Smiths. Endorsed by each of The Smiths and their producer Stephen Street, […]

Paying homage to the Californian rockers, with all the famous hits such as 'Basketcase', 'American Idiot', 'Minority' and ''Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)'. Green Days are back once more, […]

Connected Communities: Stories and Cultural Practices in Darlington 15–21 June 2026 As part of REFUGEE WEEK in Darlington we invite you to a week of exhibitions, events, and film screenings celebrating the stories, creativity, […]

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents  Rachel Fairburn & Chris Cantrill: Work In Progress ▪️ Rachel Fairburn As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC) Now based in London, and star […]

North Riding are a North East England based Americana/folk band, featuring international award winning singer songwriter Hayley McKay and multi instrumentalist/ producer David Neil Crabtree. They are known for blending […]

The Polis are Scotland's No.1 Police tribute act. Performing an energetic and dynamic live set with all the urgency and angst of The Police at their very best. Join them […]

Connected Communities: Stories and Cultural Practices in Darlington 15–21 June 2026 As part of REFUGEE WEEK in Darlington we invite you to a week of exhibitions, events, and film screenings celebrating the stories, creativity, […]

Connected Communities: Stories and Cultural Practices in Darlington 15–21 June 2026 As part of  REFUGEE WEEK in Darlington we invite you to a week of exhibitions, events, and film screenings celebrating the stories, […]

The Listening Post is a mentoring and listening service for children and young people who live or study in Darlington. The listening sessions give students an outlet for their emotions […]

Gasto Promotions Presents: The Paul Rodgers Story Step into the world of rock ‘n’ roll royalty with The Paul Rodgers Story where every chord, every riff, and every lyric pay […]

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend (26–28 June 2026), Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to […]

Stockton based music artist Andrew Johnson has put together his first ever full band shows of original solo songs.  Hardly a slacker in the output department he has written, recorded […]

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 […]

We are delighted to welcome back to The Forum the fantastic NE STREET BAND with their full on Springsteen show! Expect a certain song about The US of A along […]

Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians Bethany Black, Jon Pearson, Lenny Sherman, and host Carl Jones. ▪️ Bethany Black Bethany Black has been […]

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 […]

Jon Amor is the kind of artist who thrives on live music, he first appeared in 1999 as the guitarist of The Hoax, immediately leaving his calling card. Both sides […]

INXS UK – The INXS Tribute Show are the leading 6-piece British tribute to Australia’s finest musical export. After their first live shows in 2022, the band have thrived & […]

We are happy to welcome back this powerhouse tribute to a woman who became the definitive voice of raw, alternative rock, the amazing, Alanis Morissette. alanis:Jagged Little Pill honour the […]

Gasto Promotions Presents: Rock Femmes Fatales Rock Femmes Fatales celebrates the brilliance of female rock artists through the ages! The band features powerhouse vocalists and musicians with decades of extensive […]

The Fire Doors faithfully bring to life the music of Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore; a celebration of The Doors’ six classic albums, from the brooding […]

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 […]

Shelly Fairchild is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and Billboard Hot Country Singles charting recording artist. Born in Mississippi and shaped by a deep musical upbringing, Fairchild moved to Nashville at just […]

The Adam Sweet Band deliver brooding blues and roots-rock, balancing expressive guitar work, soulful vocals and a powerful live dynamic rooted in authenticity and feel. Led by guitarist and singer-songwriter […]

Funk/Rock trio High Fade –consisting of founder Harry Valentino (Guitar, Vocals), Oliver Sentence (Bass, Mustache) and drummer Heath Campbell (Drums) has grown from Scotland’s most excited busking band into a […]

The UK's BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND! If you love I Am The […]

The Specialized Project CIC now in it's 15th year is a UK-based social enterprise and record label that uses the global Ska and Reggae scene to raise funds for major […]

Outside The Original are an exciting project from James Finnigan of Hue and Cry and Stiltskin fame. These guys don't appreciate just one Prog Rock band, they love and are passionate […]

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 […]

Tracks Darlington Presents: All aboard for another all-out all dayer. pulling into town on Saturday September 5th. Join us for six stages of amazing independent music & comedy. Taking over […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]