The Emerald Dawn Bring Progressive Rock to The Forum Darlington

The Emerald Dawn at The Forum Darlington brings one of the UK’s most established independent progressive rock bands to Borough Road on Friday 23 October 2026. The four-piece mix rock with classical, jazz, folk and world-music influences, building long-form songs around atmosphere as much as riffs. Their current line-up features Tree Stewart on keyboards, flute, acoustic guitar and vocals, Ally Carter on guitars, saxophones and keyboards, David Greenaway on bass, and Tom Jackson on drums.

The band’s live reputation has grown through festival appearances and headline shows across the UK and Europe, while their studio catalogue has continued to expand. Their recent work includes The Land, the Sea, the Air, following earlier albums such as In Time and To Touch the Sky. That gives this Darlington date plenty of material to draw from, especially for listeners who like progressive rock that leans into cinematic textures rather than straight-ahead hard rock.

The Emerald Dawn at The Forum Darlington

The show takes place at The Forum Music Centre in Darlington on Friday 23 October. Doors open at 7.30pm and the performance is expected to start at around 8.30pm. Advance tickets are £16. The Forum lists the event as standing and 16+, with under-18s required to attend with an adult.

The timing also puts Darlington into a short northern run for the band. Their official schedule places the show between dates in Scotland and Leeds, with a Newcastle appearance at The Cluny the previous night. For North East prog fans, that makes the Forum date a useful second chance to catch the quartet without travelling far, while the smaller room should suit music that depends on detail and dynamics.

Tickets and the latest event information are available from the official Forum event page. The band’s own website also lists the Darlington show as part of its 2026 live schedule. Details were correct at the time of writing, but timings, admission information and ticket availability can change. Please check The Forum and The Emerald Dawn’s official channels before travelling.