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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

February 2023

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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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  • OKIES + AMANDA RHEAUME
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    OKIES + AMANDA RHEAUME

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

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  • ISØBEL + THE PEPTIDES
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    ISØBEL + THE PEPTIDES

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

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  • Mikhail Laxton + LYNNE HANSON
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Mikhail Laxton + LYNNE HANSON

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

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  • TAMING SARI + WE WERE SHARKS
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    TAMING SARI + WE WERE SHARKS

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

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  • MOONFRUITS + CRAIG CARDIFF
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    MOONFRUITS + CRAIG CARDIFF

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

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  • SCHOOL HOUSE + THE LIONYLS
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    SCHOOL HOUSE + THE LIONYLS

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

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  • TWIN FLAMES
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    TWIN FLAMES

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

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  • PONY GIRL + FROWN LINE
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    PONY GIRL + FROWN LINE

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

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  • EMMA LAMONTAGNE + RORY TAILLON
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    EMMA LAMONTAGNE + RORY TAILLON

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

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  • Barry & The Blasters
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Barry & The Blasters

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

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  • FAUX CONFESSIONS
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    FAUX CONFESSIONS

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

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  • HOROJO Trio + JW JONES Blues Band
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    HOROJO Trio + JW JONES Blues Band

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

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  • Sip n Sax with Ben Joseph
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Sip n Sax with Ben Joseph

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

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  • STEVE HILL
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    STEVE HILL

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

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  • Sussex
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Sussex

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

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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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