Ed Blaney’s Bowie Odyssey at The Forum Darlington

Ed Blaney’s Bowie Odyssey at The Forum Darlington comes to Borough Road on Friday 2 October 2026, with a set focused on the music of David Bowie rather than costume imitation. Blaney previously brought Ultimate Bowie to the venue, and this newer project returns to the catalogue from a slightly different angle.

The idea is to keep Bowie’s songs at the centre of the night. That gives the performance room to move through different periods without turning the show into an impersonation exercise, while still giving fans the recognisable material that brings them through the door in the first place.

Ed Blaney’s Bowie Odyssey at The Forum Darlington

Doors open at 7.30pm and the show is expected to start at around 8pm. Tickets are £14, and The Forum lists the event as standing with a strict 16+ age restriction.

For a catalogue as wide as Bowie’s, that music-first approach makes sense. There is enough material to move from glam-rock favourites into later, darker or more atmospheric songs without relying on a visual recreation of one particular era. The Forum’s intimate room should also keep the focus on the band and the arrangements rather than spectacle for spectacle’s sake.

The show lands at the start of a busy October for The Forum, with jazz, local showcases, album launches, punk and tribute nights all following through the month. Bowie Odyssey gives that run an early hit of familiar material while still offering a project that is trying to do more than simply mimic the original artist.

The gig takes place at The Forum Music Centre in Darlington. Tickets and current event details are available through The Forum’s official event page.

Details were correct at the time of writing. Check The Forum and the artist’s official channels before travelling for any late changes.