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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

December 2022

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  • Dank Aspects & Illiyah Rose wsg Robbie Rigs + J Morris + Paulstar + more
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Dank Aspects & Illiyah Rose wsg Robbie Rigs + J Morris + Paulstar + more

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

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  • Funk & Soul Revue: Almyr Jules & Mecca of Stank
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Funk & Soul Revue: Almyr Jules & Mecca of Stank

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

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  • Northern Dreams Tour
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    Northern Dreams Tour

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • KaKaow (Kingston) + Grows On Trees (Ottawa) +
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Dec8

    KaKaow (Kingston) + Grows On Trees (Ottawa) +

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

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  • The Powergoats Annual Holiday Party. wsg Emily Steel and the Deal (Kingston) + Jasper Bridge. Hosted by Fabien
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Dec9

    The Powergoats Annual Holiday Party. wsg Emily Steel and the Deal (Kingston) + Jasper Bridge. Hosted by Fabien

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

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  • SOLD OUT !! Barry & The Blasters
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Dec10

    SOLD OUT !! Barry & The Blasters

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

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  • Sina Bathaie
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Sina Bathaie

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 7:00PM

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  • The 20th Century Boys Holiday Fundraiser
    the Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Dec15

    The 20th Century Boys Holiday Fundraiser

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

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  • POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW STORM- Sax N Sip with Ben Joseph
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW STORM- Sax N Sip with Ben Joseph

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 7:35PM

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  • Tribute to the Eagles- Los Desperados
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Tribute to the Eagles- Los Desperados

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

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  • No Hits Pre-NYE Party
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    No Hits Pre-NYE Party

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

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  • NEW YEAR'S EVE 2023- Hunks N Punks Party Band
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    NEW YEAR'S EVE 2023- Hunks N Punks Party Band

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

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