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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

April 2023

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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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  • RAINBOW SUNDAY JAM - CORNERSTONE FUNDRASIER
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    RAINBOW SUNDAY JAM - CORNERSTONE FUNDRASIER

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 3:00PM

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  • Kestrel Blue + Yarns + Pale Black Eyes + Gabriel Zucker
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Apr6

    Kestrel Blue + Yarns + Pale Black Eyes + Gabriel Zucker

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

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  • Ace of Wands (TO Dream Rock) + Class of '91 + Noise Hotel
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Ace of Wands (TO Dream Rock) + Class of '91 + Noise Hotel

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

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  • The High Loves
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The High Loves

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

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  • The Soul Motivators wsg DJ Trevor Walker
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The Soul Motivators wsg DJ Trevor Walker

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

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  • Charles Cleyn (full band) + Claude Munson + Chloe Laberge
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Charles Cleyn (full band) + Claude Munson + Chloe Laberge

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

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  • Valvehead Single Release Party wsg Pink Cloud Summer + Holy Christopher + Strathcona
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa
    Apr20

    Valvehead Single Release Party wsg Pink Cloud Summer + Holy Christopher + Strathcona

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

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  • JOSEPHINE LEONE (Full Band)
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    JOSEPHINE LEONE (Full Band)

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

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  • Tribute to AC/DC- Great/ Scott
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Tribute to AC/DC- Great/ Scott

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

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  • Birds of Bellwoods + The Royal Foundry
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Birds of Bellwoods + The Royal Foundry

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

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  • 70's Themed Disco Party- The Electric Company
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    70's Themed Disco Party- The Electric Company

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

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  • Private Party
    May4

    Private Party

    7:00PM

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  • Teenage Fiction + Barrington Club Band + Greathunter
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    May5

    Teenage Fiction + Barrington Club Band + Greathunter

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

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  • Album Release Party: JW Jones
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Album Release Party: JW Jones

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

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