Events

Millie Manders & The Shut Up: Back to the Futour

We excited to welcome back MILLIE MANDERS & THE SHUTUP who will be joining us as part of their Back To The Futour! Cross-genre punk rock is increasingly hard to ignore. With main stage appearances at notable festivals such as Slam Dunk, Beautiful Days and Rebellion, and extensive support from the likes of BBC Introducing and Radio X, ... More

Sonic Futures: Into The Industry

Friday 13th June A day of music industry talks and networking - whether you're just starting out or are already making waves in the industry, make sure to come along. 11.00 - 11.50 | The Forum Unsigned Music/Engaging With Radio Discover how emerging artists can capture the attention of radio stations and audiences alike. This ... More

Independent Venue Week

This week is Independent Venue Week - a 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them Tuesday 28th January As part of the week, we have teamed up with Tracks for a night of live music from local artists. Dossers - a raw, unapologetic force in the grungy punk ... More

What’s On Gig Guide for January 2023

A Happy New Year from all of us at The Forum Check out our latest What's On Gig Guide at The Forum for January 2023. For even more events be sure the Check out our All Events Page More

Help For Zoey: The Skapones Fundraiser

Zoey Williams, the daughter of Darlington band The Skapones front man Paul Willo found out four weeks ago, in August 2022, that his daughter Zoey, aged 31 was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical Cancer and their lives were turned upside down. Tests went on to show that it was not only inoperable, her condition was terminal. Things have ... More

Noisy Daughters: Live Sound Workshop for Women

Tracks Darlington Presents: Noisy Daughters: Live Sound Workshop for Women, girls and people of minority genders. Date: Saturday 24th September Time: 1pm - 3pm We've linked up with the brilliant Yorkshire Sound Women network to bring practitioner Jo Kennedy to Darlington to deliver the workshop. Jo works as a freelance artist ... More

BBC Introducing x IVW presents | Luke Royalty, ZELA, Sarah Johnsone | Sat 14th May 2022

BBC Introducing & IVW presents… Luke Royalty Influenced by the likes of Mike Skinner, Mac Miller and Frank Ocean, Luke got drawn into the culture of turning his words to music. Luke’s first single ‘I Could Get Used To This’ was supported by Jack Saunders on Radio 1, his second single ‘I Do’ was made BBC Introducing track ... More

Last Train Home Comedy & Music Festival 2021

LAST TRAIN HOME 2021 AT LAST!! The train’s coming home. It’s been a long dark tunnel, but we’re finally emerging into the light and our journey can continue as scheduled. We’re bringing Last Train Home Festival back to Darlington on September 4th 2021, providing of course the government guidelines don’t experience any major ... More

GIGABITES – Grab a Bite at a Gig

We’re excited to announce that we will be trialling food offerings here at The Forum on select gig nights which we are calling GIGABITES! Mainly consisting of Mexican street food, GIGABITES will be starting this Thursday and will be available at the following events.   Thursday 27th May - Floral Detectives – Menu 2 Sat... More

Film Club is Back!

Darlington Film Club is returning The Forum Screening Cult and Classic Films but on a Wednesday now just while we are running reduced opening hours. Film Club is kicking off with a double bill screening of the 1939 MGM classic The Wizard of Oz, followed by the 1974 American slasher film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. To keep both staff ... More