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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

September 2022

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  • AnjChito Afternoon
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Aug28

    AnjChito Afternoon

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

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  • David Gogo (Friday Night)
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    David Gogo (Friday Night)

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • David Gogo (Saturday Night)
    Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    David Gogo (Saturday Night)

    Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 8:00PM

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  • DOC MACLEAN (Steel Guitar Legend)
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    DOC MACLEAN (Steel Guitar Legend)

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

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  • The Kim Pollard Band
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    The Kim Pollard Band

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • The Ghost Town Blues Band
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    The Ghost Town Blues Band

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • Electric Echo Blues Review
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Sep15

    Electric Echo Blues Review

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market 7:30PM

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

    Los Desperados- Tribute to the Eagles

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

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  • The Jon Dale Band wsg Out By Lucy + Match in the Gas Tank
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Sep17

    The Jon Dale Band wsg Out By Lucy + Match in the Gas Tank

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

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  • AnjChito Afternoon
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Sep18

    AnjChito Afternoon

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

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  • The 20th Century Boys
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The 20th Century Boys

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

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  • JW Jones Band
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa

    JW Jones Band

    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa 8:00PM

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  • Ottawa ALL STAR JAM Vol. 1
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Ottawa ALL STAR JAM Vol. 1

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

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  • Day 1 of Cranium Festival
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    Day 1 of Cranium Festival

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

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  • 4DAYWKND Sept Show
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market
    Sep30

    4DAYWKND Sept Show

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

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  • The Kim Pollard Blues Band Saturday Oct 1
    The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa/ Byward Market

    The Kim Pollard Blues Band Saturday Oct 1

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

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