Deborah Bonham Band with The Bone Idols at The Forum Darlington

Deborah Bonham Band at The Forum Darlington is set for Friday 11 December 2026, with North East support from The Bone Idols. Presented by Darlington Rock & Blues Club, the night brings together an established British blues-rock singer and a local duo for one of The Forum’s final live music dates before Christmas.

Deborah Bonham has built a long career across blues, rock and soul, releasing a string of original albums and working with names including Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, Foreigner, Nazareth and Ann Peebles. Her more recent work with Peter Bullick has continued that mix, drawing on classic and contemporary songs while keeping the focus on a powerful live vocal and blues-rock band sound.

Deborah Bonham Band at The Forum Darlington

Support comes from The Bone Idols, giving the bill a clear North East link. The duo have appeared around the region with a stripped-back blues-rock setup built around guitar, harmonica and a deliberately bigger-than-two-people sound. That makes them a good fit for this particular show rather than a token local opener, with both acts rooted in blues, soul and live musicianship.

Doors open at 7.30pm and the show is expected to begin at around 8.30pm. Tickets are £20 and the event is unreserved seated. It is listed as 16+, with under-18s required to attend with an adult. For Darlington Rock & Blues Club regulars, this is another strong touring booking, but the addition of The Bone Idols should give the night a regional feel from the start.

The show takes place at The Forum Music Centre in Darlington. Tickets and current event details are available from the official Forum event page. Details were correct at the time of writing, so check the venue and artists’ channels before travelling in case timings, support or admission information changes.