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

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Upcoming events @ the Rainbow

Date Event Location
Friday, August 12 @ 8:00PM Fri, Aug 12 @ 8:00PM The Power Goats The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Saturday, August 13 @ 8:00PM Sat, Aug 13 @ 8:00PM 4DAYWKND + !Abstract The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Tuesday, August 16 @ 8:00PM Tue, Aug 16 @ 8:00PM Bobby Dove wsg Ray Harris The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Friday, August 19 @ 8:00PM Fri, Aug 19 @ 8:00PM The Tony D Band with special guest Suzie Vinnick The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Saturday, August 20 @ 8:00PM Sat, Aug 20 @ 8:00PM Big Smoke Brass wsg Blank Notion + Hinterwood The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Sunday, August 21 @ 3:00PM Sun, Aug 21 @ 3:00PM AnjChito Afternoon The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Thursday, August 25 @ 8:00PM Thu, Aug 25 @ 8:00PM Meta & The Cornerstones wsg Nile Groove The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Friday, August 26 @ 8:00PM Fri, Aug 26 @ 8:00PM Anthony Gomes The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Saturday, August 27 @ 8:30PM Sat, Aug 27 @ 8:30PM AC/DC Tribute Overdose The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Friday, September 2 @ 8:00PM Fri, Sep 2 @ 8:00PM David Gogo (Friday Night) The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Saturday, September 3 @ 8:00PM Sat, Sep 3 @ 8:00PM David Gogo (Saturday Night) Ottawa Ottawa
Thursday, September 8 @ 8:00PM Thu, Sep 8 @ 8:00PM DOC MACCLEAN (Steel Guitar Legend) The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Saturday, September 10 @ 8:00PM Sat, Sep 10 @ 8:00PM The Ghost Town Blues Band The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Saturday, September 17 @ 8:00PM Sat, Sep 17 @ 8:00PM The Jon Dale Band wsg Le moon The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Thursday, September 22 @ 8:00PM Thu, Sep 22 @ 8:00PM The 20th Century Boys The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Friday, September 23 @ 8:00PM Fri, Sep 23 @ 8:00PM JW Jones Band The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Friday, October 14 @ 7:00PM Fri, Oct 14 @ 7:00PM Sax N Sip Event The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
Saturday, October 15 @ 8:00PM Sat, Oct 15 @ 8:00PM The Peptides The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Friday, October 21 @ 7:00PM Fri, Oct 21 @ 7:00PM Cynical sons + Aarsen + This Disaster The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa
Thursday, October 27 @ 7:00PM Thu, Oct 27 @ 7:00PM Aeternam + Vortex + As We Suffer + Feed After Midnite The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
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