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The Rainbow Bistro: Welcome to Ottawa's legendary home of live music

Music history in the making

From its roots as Ottawa’s “Home of the Blues” to its current status as a legendary live music venue, The Rainbow Bistro has played host to many of North America’s most influential artists.   

Blues artists ‒ Koko Taylor, Son Seals, Albert Collins, Dr. John, Dutch Mason, Jeff Healey and John Hammond ‒ and iconic Canadian acts ‒ the Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, Crash Test Dummies, Spirit of the West, Tom Wilson, Amanda Marshall, Colin James and k.d. lang ‒ have graced the stage of this ByWard Market venue.

For local artists, the Rainbow is an important gathering point and proving ground for up-and-coming talent.

Upcoming events @ the Rainbow

January 2023

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  • Blank Notion + J.J. Parks + Everett Rama
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa
    Jan5

    Blank Notion + J.J. Parks + Everett Rama

    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • The Space Between + Resist The Throne + Holly Acres
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Jan6

    The Space Between + Resist The Throne + Holly Acres

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • The Tony D Band
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The Tony D Band

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • The Ras Lee Band wsg Bella Cat + Area 52
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The Ras Lee Band wsg Bella Cat + Area 52

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • Angelina Hunter Trio presents: The Ben Russell Blues Bash
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Angelina Hunter Trio presents: The Ben Russell Blues Bash

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • Class of 91 + Monostrat + Noise Hotel
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Class of 91 + Monostrat + Noise Hotel

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • Madfolk, Sorry Snowman, Guest Room Status, toothbrusher2000
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Madfolk, Sorry Snowman, Guest Room Status, toothbrusher2000

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • Private Party
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Jan26

    Private Party

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 5:00PM

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  • Townes (performs “Ghostwriters”) with special guests The Desert Island Big Band + FIAMMA + Out By Lucy
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Townes (performs “Ghostwriters”) with special guests The Desert Island Big Band + FIAMMA + Out By Lucy

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • Toronto indie octet Orson Wilds with emmersonHALL, Kaspien
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Toronto indie octet Orson Wilds with emmersonHALL, Kaspien

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • Main Street Revival + The Commotions
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Main Street Revival + The Commotions

    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • STOBY + REBELLE
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    STOBY + REBELLE

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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