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The Forum Music Centre
4.5
#2 of 4 Theatre & Concerts in Darlington
Concerts
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Darlington's Home of Live Music' Music venue, Bar,Recording studio's, Rehearsal rooms and more!
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michael h
1 contribution
Pure class
Feb 2023 • Couples
Hi been to forum on Friday to see the atlantics and it was fantastic the venue is a great gig venue fir darlington always something on no matter what your musical taste is
Written 5 February 2023
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elmreed
Doncaster, UK13 contributions
Don’t hesitate to visit
Jan 2023 • Friends
We travelled up to Darlington for a weekend away and went to The Forum to watch the Total Stone Roses. We had a great night. It a tidy little venue with great staff. Full respect to the bar staff for keeping the line flowing. Refreshing to go into a place and actually have a decent pint in a glass rather than a plastic cup. Locals were welcoming and we’ll definitely be returning.
Written 22 January 2023
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Martin I
Darlington, SC4 contributions
Nice venue…but they need to hire talented groups…otherwise people are going to go elsewhere…
Sep 2022 • Couples
Nice venue… Duran Duran tribute gig was a disgrace… singer couldn’t be bothered.. and couldn’t hold a note … people stood in disbelief….utter waste of money…
Written 25 September 2022
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shackleston
Redcar, UK772 contributions
Good gig venue
Apr 2022
Good gig venue, its small with good acoustics makes it very intermit. There are many good draught beers. Friendly staff. Saw Sarri Sorr and Chantel McGregor and many others like Ian McNabb.
Written 29 July 2022
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Margaret F
Darlington, UK3 contributions
Declining service
Sep 2021
I like the Forum very much and attended quite regularly, but recently it has become impossible to deal with them. I have just been refused a refund for an gig they cancelled and rescheduled, which contravenes my consumer rights.
I was happy to see their new website which sells tickets direct, but you can't operate it and actually buy one.
Something has changed there, you can no longer trust the venue to deliver on anything.
I am saddened by this and hope they can return to some kind of acceptable service.
Written 18 September 2021
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Allison M
Hi, we cannot apologise for this review as we paid the refunds you requested and promptly sent you an email to confirm this as soon as the transaction confirmation came through. If an event has been cancelled or rescheduled and you cannot make the new date we happily issue refunds before the event has expired, however due to banking terms the money transfer can take a few days. You say you had trouble booking tickets via our website but then you telephoned the Forum and a member of staff helped you make the transaction successfully over the phone. The website booking system is new but we do not have any other reason to suspect there are issues with it. We have invested heavily over the last year to ensure the experience of our guests is greatly improved therefore I challenge you when you say that there is a decline. If you have any other issues that you feel have not been resolved then please email me Allison Mckay Managing Director of the Forum Music Studios at allison.mckay@forummusicstudios.co.uk
Written 6 October 2021
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Tim C
Croft-on-Tees, UK1,025 contributions
Top venue!
Sep 2020
Popped in to The Forum for the first time last Friday to see The Petty Heartbreakers; a Tom Petty Tribute Band. An excellent evening and full marks to The Forum for a well organised COVID protocol. Spacial awareness and a cosy number of visitors. Clean loos and an efficient bar service. Well done.
Written 28 September 2020
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Allison M
Thank you
Written 6 October 2021
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tonysM1460PS
Bowness-on-Windermere, UK46 contributions
Comedy night
Mar 2020 • Friends
Been here many times for comedy night first act not to my taste but compare and second two acts fantastic . bar staff great and very efficient well done to you all keep up the great work .
Written 9 March 2020
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Allison M
Thank you, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated
Written 6 October 2021
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anth4387
Darlington, UK52 contributions
Very good time
Oct 2019 • Friends
Drinks are a good price and the place it’s self is good. Enjoyed the time we spent here, from Bands to comedians they have it all
Written 23 February 2020
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Allison M
Thank you for the positive feedback, it helps greatly
Written 6 October 2021
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Veebee
7 contributions
Music event
Jan 2020 • Couples
Good atmosphere always a sellout for majority of music events.reasonably stocked bar.ticket prices very good.
Written 27 January 2020
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stevelaverick8138
Greater London, UK3 contributions
40 Years of Ska and Two Tone
Oct 2019
We came here to celebrate 40 years of Ska and Two Tone to see one of our favourite bands The Skapones, The staff were very helpful and friendly and we had a fantastic night watching all the live performances and listening to the great music waiting for the next band to set up.
Written 14 October 2019
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The Forum Music Centre is open:
  • Sun - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
  • Mon - Thu 09:00 - 23:00
  • Fri - Sat 09:00 - 12:00
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