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Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages.  Friday In California: 4 piece heavy rock band from the North […]

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 […]

The Kill are back Playing the very best of 80’s rock! AC/DC, Kiss, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Van Halen and many more! A night not to be missed! Tickets £15.00  […]

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 […]

SKA-BOOM! UK are a long established, professional ska tribute band, formed in the North East of the UK in 2008 . Along the way,the band have performed alongside such bands […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  Plus North East band […]

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 […]

Gasto Promotions Presents: The Black Heart Orchestra are not actually an orchestra, they’re a duo! The ‘orchestra’ concept is that they are two multi-instrumentalists, playing 13 instruments between them. Including […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]