The Forum Music Centre

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Darlington’s Home of Live Music

Live gigs • Café & Bar • Recording Studio • Rehearsal Rooms • Music Lessons • Comedy Club & more.

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🎶 If you know blues-rock, you know Jon Amor🎸 From bursting onto the scene in 1999 with The Hoax to fronting his powerhou...
12/06/2026

🎶 If you know blues-rock, you know Jon Amor

🎸 From bursting onto the scene in 1999 with The Hoax to fronting his powerhouse new trio, Jon thrives where the music is raw, live, and loud

🎵 The band joins us here at The Forum Music Studios, as part of the Darlington RnB Club, on Friday 10th July

🎟️ Tickets are £15 in advance, which are available from our website, the reception or by calling 01325 363135

📅 Friday 10th July
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 Doors: 7:30pm (for an 8:30pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/jon-amor-trio

Looking for something to do this June?From live music and incredible tribute acts to comedy nights and film screenings, ...
12/06/2026

Looking for something to do this June?

From live music and incredible tribute acts to comedy nights and film screenings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Forum.

Check out what’s coming up and book your tickets here:
👉 https://theforumonline.co.uk/all-events

🎶 Don't be an "American Idiot", and join us at The Forum Music Studios for Green Days [A Tribute to Green Day] tonight (...
12/06/2026

🎶 Don't be an "American Idiot", and join us at The Forum Music Studios for Green Days [A Tribute to Green Day] tonight (Friday 12th June)

🎵 They will be paying homage to the Californian rockers, with all the famous hits such as "Basketcase", "Minority", "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" and many more

🎸 Support on the night comes from Darlington trio Triple Threat, playing a selection of punk rock bangers

🎟️ Tickets are priced at £10 in advance, which can be purchased from our website, in-person from reception or by calling 01325 363135

📅 Friday 12th June
📍 The Forum Music Studios, Darlington
🕢 Doors: 7:30pm (for an 8pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/green-days-triple-threat

😄 Next Thursday (18th June), the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents work in progress shows from Rachel Fairburn and Chr...
11/06/2026

😄 Next Thursday (18th June), the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents work in progress shows from Rachel Fairburn and Chris Cantrill here at The Forum

🎤 Rachel Fairburn, who has appeared on "Live at the Apollo" and "Comedy Central Live" has been described by Rolling Stone as "very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of British comedy"

🎤 Chris Cantrill is a comedian, writer and actor hailing from West Yorkshire, whose unique delivery mixes lightly surreal observations with densely packed quick-fire jokes

🎟️ Tickets for this show are £10 in advance, which can be purchased from our website, the reception or by calling 01325 363135

📅 Thursday 18th June
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 Doors: 7:30pm (for an 8pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/rachel-fairburn-and-chris-cantrill-work-in-progress

⚡ Tonight (Thursday 11th June), we welcome The Smyths to our stage here at The Forum Music Studios🎟️ If you were lucky e...
11/06/2026

⚡ Tonight (Thursday 11th June), we welcome The Smyths to our stage here at The Forum Music Studios

🎟️ If you were lucky enough to get your hands on tickets, we'll see you tonight

📅 Thursday 11th June
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 Doors: 7:30pm (for a 8:30pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/the-smyths-the-queen-is-dead-40

Frequently Asked Questions At The Forum ⁉️One of our most frequently asked questions is… “Is there parking available?” T...
11/06/2026

Frequently Asked Questions At The Forum ⁉️

One of our most frequently asked questions is… “Is there parking available?”

The answer is yes!

We have a small car park at the rear of the venue.
On event nights, spaces can fill up quickly, so please allow extra time and be prepared to park elsewhere.

You’ll also find:
•⁠ ⁠On-street parking surrounding the venue.
•⁠ ⁠A large public car park just a short walk away.

We can’t wait to welcome you to The Forum for your next event, gig, or visit!

💬 As part of Refugee Week in Darlington, we invite you to a week of exhibitions, event  and film screenings celebrating ...
10/06/2026

💬 As part of Refugee Week in Darlington, we invite you to a week of exhibitions, event and film screenings celebrating the stories, creativity, and cultures that shape Darlington today

🎬 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲 (𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴)
📅 Wednesday 17th June
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 Doors: 6:30pm (for a 7pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/connected-communities-flee-film-screening

🎬 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴)
📅 Tuesday 23rd June
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 Doors: 6:30pm (for a 7pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/connected-communities-green-border-film-screening

🎬 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄/ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
📅 Wednesday 24th June
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 Doors: 6:30pm (for a 7pm start)

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/connected-communities-home-away-from-home-w-discussion

🎟️ Tickets are free, which are available from our website, the reception or by calling 01325 363135

🥁 Meet local talent and create great music together as part of The Forum Open Jam tonight (Wednesday 10th June), hosted ...
10/06/2026

🥁 Meet local talent and create great music together as part of The Forum Open Jam tonight (Wednesday 10th June), hosted by Ria Robinson

🎟️ Entry is free with no ticket required

📅 Wednesday 10th June
📍 The Forum Music Studios
🕢 7:30pm - 9pm

ℹ️ theforumonline.co.uk/events/the-forum-open-jam-with-ria-robinson-2-2-3/2026-06-10

Our smaller rehearsal room at The Forum is available for just £9 per hour! Due to popular demand, we’ve converted this s...
09/06/2026

Our smaller rehearsal room at The Forum is available for just £9 per hour!

Due to popular demand, we’ve converted this space from a recording studio into a dedicated rehearsal room, providing musicians with a great place to practice and prepare for upcoming gigs.

- Microphones, cymbal felts, and a hi-hat clutch are available from reception.
- Need a keyboard? We have 2 Yamaha Clavinova P-60 keyboards available to hire at no extra cost – just let us know when booking (subject to availability).

Please note that specific equipment in our rehearsal rooms may vary depending on availability and maintenance.

Book your rehearsal space today 👉
https://theforum.skedda.com/booking

What was your first gig? 👇
09/06/2026

What was your first gig? 👇

We’ll start.

Grassroots venues don’t just launch artists - they launch audiences too.

Everyone has a first live show. A first small room. A first moment it clicked.

What was yours?

Address

Borough Road
Darlington
DL11SG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11pm
Friday 9:30am - 12am
Saturday 9:30am - 12am

Telephone

+441325363135

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