Open Mic Night at The Forum on the Main Stage, Hosted by Ed Turnbull and Petra Hladíková aka The Lost Chihuahuas Turn up, plug in and play at the Forum’s monthly Open Mic Night on our main stage. All abilities welcome, no sign up required. What we provide: - 3x Vocal Mics - 3x DI […]
Band Of Confusion are a dynamic Genesis tribute band hailing from the North East, delivering an electrifying live experience that spans the band’s mainly Phil Collins chart-topping era, but with a few nods to the Peter Gabriel era. With stunning musicianship, authentic sounds, and powerful vocals, they capture the spirit and complexity of Genesis and […]
Our monthly comedy night from Hilarity Bites Comedy Club with live standup comedians Paul Tonkinson, Clayton Jones, Amy Albright, and host Rick Molland ▪️ Eddy Brimson A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of […]
Film screening and discussion, part of the Reimagining Regional Policy Through Creative Engagement exhibition. Find Out More I, Daniel Blake (2016) Directed by Ken Loach Sixteen Films Set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, I, Daniel Blake is a powerful and unflinching drama that follows Daniel Blake (Dave Johns), a 59-year-old widower and carpenter recovering from a heart attack. Despite medical advice […]
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 pit bands including School Of Rock and Grease The Musical. Teaching Drums for Woking Music. Performing at countless Forum Menageries at The Forum Darlington. Recording […]
JACK-AUSTIN DESPY is a rising star in the UK blues-rock scene. With electrifying guitar work, soulful vocals, and raw energy, he has been hailed as the future of modern blues. Jack-Austin and his band deliver a performance that leaves audiences wanting more. His music is a blend of traditional blues with a modern twist which […]
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 𝗦𝗼𝗻,' get ready for a musical journey that captures the soulful essence of one of the greatest rock bands in history. Relive the energy, passion, […]
For fans of Kate Bush and Tori Amos, Darlington-based Robyn Errico follows in the footsteps of artists who have pushed the boundaries of pop, blending cinematic and progressive elements with haunting vocals, sparkling piano and melodic hooks that will circle around in your head for days. Increasingly renowned for her mesmerising, transcendental live performances, Robyn […]
Wellbeing for the mind through music with Hayley McKay Join us for our free monthly sessions. Open to people of all ages and musical abilities, Music Mind is a new incentive which sets out to improve mental health and wellbeing through singing, song-writing and music production. The sessions were created by Hayley McKay, a leading vocal […]
Film screening and discussion, part of the Reimagining Regional Policy Through Creative Engagement exhibition Find Out More The Land Remembers (2025) Directed by Azadeh Fatehrad Produced by Northern Heartlands In the Veins (2025) Directed by Ben Lamb Produced by Yorkshire & North East Film Archive The Land Remembers (2025) The Land Remembers is a place-based portrait of High […]
Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages. Corduroy Boy: Corduroy Boy are a female-fronted DIY 5-piece, taking inspiration from high energy psych rock, groove focused alternative rock, and the dynamic textures found in modern post-punk. We came together with a shared interest in […]
The Bryan Adams Experience delivers a high‑energy, authentic tribute to one of rock’s most iconic performers. Recognised as Europe’s number one Bryan Adams tribute act, the band has been performing since 1997 and captures the sound, spirit, and stadium‑ready punch of classics like Summer of ’69, Run to You, and (Everything I Do) I Do […]
Like their Legendary forerunners The Eastside Torpedoes, the “Mighty” Smokin’ Spitfires deliver good-time, hard driving Soul and R’n’B Music. Whether it’s their Soul set of Sax/Atlantic covers with just a little Motown thrown into the mix – Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, The Temptations, Curtis Mayfield and Ray Charles to name but a […]
Gary Cain is a Canadian-born, UK-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter with one foot planted firmly in the blues, and the other foot planted in seemingly everything else. He’s been called “ridiculously talented” and a “jaw-dropper” by Blues Matters Magazine. His debut album led one reviewer to exclaim “Oh my God, can this guy play a guitar. […]
The UK's fastest rising Foo Fighters tribute lands at The Forum in Darlington to bring you an incredible evening of massive Foos hits! Expect explosive guitars and powerhouse vocals with a frontman that not only looks the part but matches the enthusiasm and energy of Grohl himself. They capture the spirit of Foo Fighters, as […]
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, the last two years have propelled MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP into the public conscience and music industry at large. […]
Blackout the Arcade signifies the uprising of a new revelation within the Indie and Alternative music scene in the North-East of England; introducing a fusion of “no-nonsense” reverberant rock with psychedelic undertones, in a style not too dissimilar from the likes of The Killers and Catfish and the Bottlemen. In anticipation of their run of […]
Live and Local is a monthly gig night showcasing and celebrating North East artists and bands of all ages. Detonata: Coming together in March 2025 and hailing from Billingham in north east England, Detonata band, made up of Donovan Johnson (Vocals), Forrest Devine (Bass), Ryan Gibson (guitar), Joe Allison (Drums) and later Logan Walker ( […]
The Petty Heartbreakers is a celebration of the great Tom Petty, with and without The Heartbreakers and also Mudcrutch. From the first album in 1976 to 2017, covering the big hits and much more. The band have been playing the Forum almost annually for a number of years now and are the longest established tribute to […]
Formed in Birmingham in 2014 by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jonathan Earp, Big Wolf Band have become one of the UK’s most respected and dynamic blues rock acts. Joined by Mick Jeynes (bass), Tim Jones (drums), Justin Johnson (guitar), and Arran Shangavi (keys), the band deliver explosive live performances full of raw emotion, musical […]
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents Elaine Robertson: Delulu Elaine is famous. Elaine is the worst person in the world. Elaine saw Bootsy Collins on a child’s bike outside a Dominoes in Gateshead* *None of these things are true. Elaine Robertson is Delulu. Delulu was Elaine Robertson’s debut Edinburgh Fringe solo show and won the ISH […]
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 first track was the now classic ‘I Can’t Give You Up’ recorded at Mike Porter’s house as his Hammond Organ was immovably wedged in his utility […]
La Villa Strangiato is a originally Italian project born as a tribute to Rush, mainly to revive their music from the 70s and 80s, formed by Gabriele Ferrari in 2010. With the help of musician friends, they performed their first show in Rome in March 2011, dedicated to the album ‘Exit Stage Left’. After going […]
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, the band has performed over 1000 shows across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil along with major festivals such as Glastonbury and the […]
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 of Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central Live, Rachel has been described by Rolling Stone as ‘very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of […]
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 Americana roots with Tees Valley soul and have gained recognition on both sides of the Atlantic. 2025 saw the band playing the main stage of […]
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 on a journey from Roxanne to the iconic Every Breath You Take whilst along the way, taking time out for a few B-sides, classic album […]
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 and released over 20 albums under his own name since 2003 (40+ if you include other guises). Drawing on a wide range of influences Andrew […]
Delighted to welcome back to The Forum the fantastic NE STREET BAND with their full on Springsteen show! This years show is perfectly timed with ‘Independence Day’ celebrations so we can expect a certain song about The US of A along with of course other iconic hits, big rock tracks, reworked acoustic versions, Seeger Sessions […]
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 metal based on the dark folklore of Britain. The Darlington based 5 piece formed in 2007 and take their name from a coffin road in […]
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 of The Beautiful South and the Housemartins. With an extra nod to the early days of the latter in the 40th anniversary year of The […]
