Join us for an evening of original music inside The Rainbow Bistro, a legendary cornerstone of Ottawa’s live music culture. Established in 1984, The Rainbow has hosted generations of local and international artists and is widely recognized as one of the city’s most historic and respected stages.

With its intimate layout and reputation for artist-first programming, The Rainbow remains a rite of passage for emerging performers and a home base for seasoned veterans. This edition of The NXT LVL brings together songwriters and performers who represent the depth and diversity of Ottawa’s creative ecosystem.