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The Rainbow Bistro

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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

May 2023

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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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  • TUNIC + Neurotypes + Yarns
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    TUNIC + Neurotypes + Yarns

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

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  • Guest Room Status +
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa
    May13

    Guest Room Status +

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

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  • Bridge City Sinners wsg Yes Ma'am
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    Bridge City Sinners wsg Yes Ma'am

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

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  • The New Hires // Out By Lucy // North by North (CHI) // Teenage Fiction
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa

    The New Hires // Out By Lucy // North by North (CHI) // Teenage Fiction

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

  • The New Hires + Out By Lucy + North by North (Chicago) + Teenage Fiction
    The Rainbow Bistro, Byward Market/ Ottawa
    May26

    The New Hires + Out By Lucy + North by North (Chicago) + Teenage Fiction

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

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  • Private Party
    May27

    Private Party

    7:00PM

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    Jun1

    Private Party

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