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Darlington’s Home of Live Music

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

🔗 https://theforumonline.co.uk/

Some seriously good live music is coming to The Forum this September! We’ve got a brilliant mix of original artists and ...
04/09/2026

Some seriously good live music is coming to The Forum this September!

We’ve got a brilliant mix of original artists and fantastic tribute acts taking to the stage throughout the month — and trust us, you won’t want to miss out!

Looking for something to do this weekend?

- Tonight – Ska-Boom UK
Get ready for a night of classic ska, big energy and plenty of dancing with this fantastic ska tribute band!

- Tomorrow – Last Train Home Festival
Then it’s all aboard for an incredible day of live music and comedy, with loads of amazing artists and performers across Darlington!

Whether you love discovering new original music or singing along to the classics, The Forum has you covered this September 👉 https://theforumonline.co.uk/all-events

Kerrison Collective

03/09/2026

Looking back on June.... The Smyths!

What a night! The Smyths always bring such an incredible presence to The Forum — amazing musicianship, brilliant vocals and an atmosphere that makes for one seriously great evening!

We’re throwing it back to June and reliving some of those unforgettable moments.

Were you there? Let us know what you thought of the night in the comments! 👇

Last-Minute Dates Available at The Forum!Due to unforeseen circumstances, which could be just the opportunity you’ve bee...
02/09/2026

Last-Minute Dates Available at The Forum!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, which could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we now have the Saturday 12th September and Saturday 26th September available in our events calendar.

If you’re a band, artist, promoter or event organiser looking for a venue — or perhaps you’re planning a private party or special event — we’d love to hear from you!

These dates won’t be available for long, so if you’re interested, get in touch with our team for further details:
📧 [email protected]

TONIGHT! – Ska-Boom UK💥🎺This long-established North East ska tribute band are bringing their incredible live show to The...
01/09/2026

TONIGHT! – Ska-Boom UK💥🎺

This long-established North East ska tribute band are bringing their incredible live show to The Forum for a night packed with classic ska tunes and infectious energy!

Formed in 2008, SKA-BOOM! UK have shared stages with ska legends including The Skatalites, T***s and the Maytals, The Selecter, Bad Manners and New York City favourites The Toasters!

And with current members of legendary UK ska band BAD MANNERS in the line-up, this is set to be a night you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets: £10 advance | £12 on the door
🚪 Door: 7:30pm

Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a fantastic night of ska this Friday!

Grand Slam Rocks may have been cut short in its prime, but the story is far from over! Guitarist Laurence Archer, who wr...
31/08/2026

Grand Slam Rocks may have been cut short in its prime, but the story is far from over!

Guitarist Laurence Archer, who wrote and performed with the legendary Phil Lynott in the post-Lizzy days, has spent years nurturing his vision to rebuild the Grand Slam machine – and now it’s ready to hit the road once again!

Expect a night packed with rock ‘n’ roll energy as Grand Slam brings its incredible legacy to The Forum!

📅 Wednesday 30th September
🎟️ £20 advance tickets

The countdown is on... let’s get ready to ROCK!

29/08/2026

All aboard for an incredible TWO-DAY celebration of music and comedy! 🎶

Last Train Home Festival - Tracks Darlington is pulling into town from Friday 4th – Saturday 5th September, bringing an amazing weekend of independent music, comedy and creativity to Darlington!

The celebrations kick off at The Forum Music Studios on Friday, before the festival continues into a huge all-dayer on Saturday, taking over multiple venues across the town! With over 40 fantastic local and national artists and comedians, there’s plenty to discover across the weekend.

And because no festival is complete without some amazing food... 🌯 We’re also excited to welcome Falafel Fella, who will be serving up delicious, authentic Syrian food throughout the event!

It’s going to be a BIG weekend, Darlington!

Who’s joining us? 👉

Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute Band ARE BACK AT THE FORUM! 🤘Following fully sold-out shows in 2024 & 2025, we’re thr...
28/08/2026

Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute Band ARE BACK AT THE FORUM! 🤘

Following fully sold-out shows in 2024 & 2025, we’re thrilled to announce the return of Moretallica to The Forum, on Friday 30th October 2026!

And they’re coming back with their boldest tour yet! Celebrating three huge Metallica milestones – 40 years of Master of Puppets, 30 years of Load and 10 years of Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.

Expect a massive setlist packed with fan favourites, deep cuts and timeless anthems!

🎟️ Tickets are only £14.00 – and what better way to kick off Halloween weekend?!
https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/moretallica

'Keep supporting music venues like this!'A huge thank you to Grace for the lovely support and kind words. We truly could...
27/08/2026

'Keep supporting music venues like this!'

A huge thank you to Grace for the lovely support and kind words. We truly couldn’t do what we do without all of you and the amazing community that continues to support live music and The Forum!

Every ticket, every gig, every share and every bit of support means the world to us. Let’s keep live music alive!

A Night of Prog Rock You Won’t Want to Miss! Coming to The Forum, The Black Heart Orchestra! And despite the name… they’...
26/08/2026

A Night of Prog Rock You Won’t Want to Miss!

Coming to The Forum, The Black Heart Orchestra! And despite the name… they’re not actually an orchestra — they’re an incredible duo of multi-instrumentalists playing an impressive 13 instruments between them!

From guitars and bass to piano, organ, Omnichord and vintage synths, their unique live setup has even been described as a “musical space station”.

Drawing inspiration from rock, electronica and classical music, their sound has been compared to the likes of Pink Floyd, Mike Oldfield and Kate Bush.

With support from ROAN, this is one for all the Prog Rock fans!

Grab Your Tickets Here 👉️ https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/gasto-promotions-the-black-heart-orchestra

The Blackheart Orchestra

25/08/2026

THIS WEEK! AUGUST'S LIVE & LOCAL IS HERE!

3 live bands for only £4! You really don't want to miss this one.

- Friday In California – Heavy rock with gritty riffs, powerful drums and commanding vocals.

- Rivet – Alternative/hard rock bringing loud riffs, big melodies and plenty of energy.

- STROP – Fresh Northern Indie-Rock packed full of riffs and hooks!

📆 Thursday 27th August
🎟️ ONLY £4!

Get yourselves along to support some fantastic local talent at August's Live & Local. See you down the front!

https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/live-and-local-feat-friday-in-california-rivet-tba

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

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+441325363135

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