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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.

We're located at 76 Murray Street in the ByWard Market Ottawa, Ontario.

613-859-5123

613-241-5123

Upcoming events @ the Rainbow

March 2023

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  • The New Hires + No Hits Tour Kickoff wsg Noise Hotel + Salmon Ella
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    The New Hires + No Hits Tour Kickoff wsg Noise Hotel + Salmon Ella

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

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  • Afternoon Bike Ride wsg Amanda Lowe and Akeem Oh
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    Afternoon Bike Ride wsg Amanda Lowe and Akeem Oh

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • Let's talk: Live Music Labour in Ontario — Drop-In Open House (CLMA study and OMIC Member Meet Up)
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Let's talk: Live Music Labour in Ontario — Drop-In Open House (CLMA study and OMIC Member Meet Up)

    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa 6:00PM

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  • Single Release Party: The Space Between wsg Crooked Mirrors & Feed After Midnight
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Single Release Party: The Space Between wsg Crooked Mirrors & Feed After Midnight

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

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  • Chick Rock Fest 2023
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
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    Chick Rock Fest 2023

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

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  • Big Dave McLean wsg Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk) + Jimmy Bowskill (former member of The Sheepdogs/ current member of Blues Rodeo)
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Big Dave McLean wsg Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk) + Jimmy Bowskill (former member of The Sheepdogs/ current member of Blues Rodeo)

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

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  • The Honest Heart Collective + Hopper + Leeny Jones
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    The Honest Heart Collective + Hopper + Leeny Jones

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

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  • Album Release Party: Monostrat wsg Sam Aleums and Pretty Good
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Album Release Party: Monostrat wsg Sam Aleums and Pretty Good

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

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  • Cape Breton Celtic folk rockers: Villages wsg Okies +++
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Cape Breton Celtic folk rockers: Villages wsg Okies +++

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

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  • Fanclubwallet, Neurotypes, EmmersonHALL
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Fanclubwallet, Neurotypes, EmmersonHALL

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

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  • The Human Rights (TO Reggae) wsg Ras Lee & The Vibes. + DJ Chocolate
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The Human Rights (TO Reggae) wsg Ras Lee & The Vibes. + DJ Chocolate

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

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  • Jon and Roy wsg Fintan
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Jon and Roy wsg Fintan

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

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  • One Way Out/Barrelhouse: Abbey Road plus Allman Bros Tribute!
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    One Way Out/Barrelhouse: Abbey Road plus Allman Bros Tribute!

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

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