September 29, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Stray Cats) July 11-14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lonesome Stone performing "Jesus Rock Musical") March 24-25, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Culture, Tribesman) Rainbow Theatre has had 186 concerts. October 27, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, John Hiatt) May 13, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bill Oddie & Pacific Eardrum) Miles Davis Quintet, The Jazz Five), October 18, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Jimmy Jones, Mark Wynter, Michael Cox & The Hunters, Brook Brothers, Dean Rogers & The Maruaders, Janet Richmond, Johnny Wiltshire & The Trebletones, Tony Marsh. Procol Harum's Matthew Fisher played a Steinway Grand piano at these gigs, but was behind a curtain so the audience couldn't see him, he was only introduced at the end of the second night to take a bow!) November 11, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Enid) June 5, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Filmed for US ABC TV "In Concert") June 23-24, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Van Halen, Lucifer's Friend) May 16-17, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (David Gates & Bread) June 5, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band) May 7-8, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jethro Tull) Events. April 6, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Status Quo, Byzantium) October 22, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Van Halen, Bram Tchaikovsky's Battleaxe) November 2, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Hemlock) November 8-9, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Kool & The Gang) February 22-23, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mick Ronson) Filmed for US ABC TV "In Concert") Elton John Rainbow Theatre, London - May 7, 1977 May 07 1977; Following concerts. June 3, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks, Procol Harum. May 12, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Family (who replaced Stone The Crows), Fanny, "Legs" Larry Smith) October 14-15, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mott The Hoople, Home) May 20, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (John Mayall) February 26, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, Maxin, DJ Bob Stewart) Free shipping for many products! November 2, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mud) March 28-29, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Blood, Sweat & Tears, War) February 28, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Edgar Broughton Band, Dave Ellis) During the UFO rehearsals, the theatre closed for the last time as a music venue. September 25, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Witness Musical with Barry McGuire) Rescheduled from September 24th) Rainbow Theatre Project is committed to being a premier theatre for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) community in the Nation's Capital by presenting plays and musicals that reflect the unique experiences, interests and history of the LGBTQ community. June 1, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Amon Duul 11, Pink Faries) August 28, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Keith Hudson, Militant Barry, Black Slate) March 10, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Darts, Late Show) July 1, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Osibisa) August 27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eartha Kitt, filming a Spanish orange juice commercial) November 17-18, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Chieftains) May 23, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Love) September 13-14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chicago) October 27, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Osmonds) RAINBOW THEATRE, LONDON, ENGLAND, DECEMBER 10, 1971 (TRACKS 7-9) Zanti Serenade Peaches En Regalia Tears Began To Fall CD 8: RAINBOW THEATRE, LONDON, ENGLAND, DECEMBER 10, 1971 (CTD) Shove. Barclay James Harvest, Chicago Climax, East of Eden, Marc-Almond) June 24-25, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (George Dalaras, Haris Alexiou, Anna Vissi, Haralambos Garganourakis) January 28, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Isaac Hayes Movement) November 9-10, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Buzzcocks, Joy Division) June 20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iron Maiden, Praying Mantis, D.J. December 13-14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Tommy" featuring David Essex, Marsha Hunt, Elkie Brookes, Roger Chapman, Graham Bell, Roger Daltrey, L'Anglo Mysterioso, Bill Oddie, Merry Clayton, Vivian Stanshall, Roy Wood, John Pertwee, Rick Wakeman, The London Symphony Orchestra & The English Chamber Choir) About Productions Take a look at our upcoming productions and find ticket information. November 10-11, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Slade, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro) January 26-27, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Osmonds) March 19, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Joan Baez) December 13-15, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Clash, Sham 69, The Zones, (14th only) Richard Hell & The Void-oids) March 31, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Walker Brothers, Englebert Humperdink, Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Californians, Quotations, Nick Jones) Pete Townsend Band, The Pop Group, The Ruts, Aswad) On the second night, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page & Duster Bennett joined Bad Company on stage) October 19, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lindisfarne, Wally) May 17-18, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Traffic. November 18, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tom Paxton) April 1-4, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Patti Smith, Tapper Zukie and the Intimidators, The Subway Sect) April 9-10, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (WAR) June 22, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys, Rainbow People, Marmalade) Designed in collaboration with leading artist/designer Steve Mitchell of 57 . March 11, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Spirit, Alternative TV, The Police) April 4, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mott the Hoople) Natural Mystic 2. This screening was cancelled), December 2, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Duke Ellington) Discover all 2 upcoming concerts scheduled in 2023-2024 at Rainbow Ballroom. October 23-24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Donna Summer) April 27, 1968 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Status Quo) December 10, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mungo Jerry, Skin Alley) December 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tim Hardin, Lesley Duncan) May 4-5, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dennis Brown & The Professionals, Rudy Thomas) June 10, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Faust), June 15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come, David Allen & Gong, Andy Roberts), June 19, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry) April 26, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Spirit) November 12, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Jack Bruce, Stu Goldberg) April 12-15, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band - Rehearsals) Broadcast live on BBC 2's "Old Grey Whistle Test") March 30, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Members, The Magnets) June 6, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Leo Sayer Roxy Music, Humble Pie. Fleetwood Mac Concerts 1970s. January 29-30, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mountain, The Jimmy McCullough Band), February 4-5, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Poco, Billy Preston, Gallagher & Lyle) Use our interactive seating charts and venue maps to find the best seats for you. July 28, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Culture) February 17, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jerry Lee Lewis, J.D. December 22, 1974 Rainbow Theatre, London, ENG (Cancelled. April 6, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Ronnie Spector) December 22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (John Otway), January 7-8, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alex Harvey Band - Rehearsals) September 14-15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nils Lofgren, Live Wire) Rainbow Dinner Theatre is an all comedy dinner theatre in Lancaster County PA. Bring your friends and family to our dinner theatre and you'll enjoy fine dining, fine wines, and lots of laughs. January 27-28, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Isaac Hayes) June 21-22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Peter Tosh) Sumner, The Stamps) December 2, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alan Price, Gonzalez) May 13, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Liza Minnelli) The Clash, Mysty in Roots, Bongo Danny, The Enchanters) Today, the building is used by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, an Evangelical church. July 10, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Miles Davis, Back Door) Broadcast live on Radio Luxembourg) November 21, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Charlie Daniels. Register here What We Do Workshops: February 21, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chicken Shack, The Savoy Brown Blues Band) July 5, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (FILM "Bird on a Wire", World Premiere of Leonard Cohen's Film) December 11, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Taj Mahal) July 1, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Enid, 90 Inclusive) Rescheduled from November 30th) Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! October 24, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steel Pulse, China Street) March 18, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (King Crimson, Claire Hamill) I Shot the Sheriff [Previously Unreleased] 6. The concert was held at the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, north London, on 13 January 1973. December 12, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Huge Mundell) King), November 1, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Al Stewart) May 18, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Greek' Concert) Buy Babe Rainbow tickets at Fox Theatre - Boulder in Boulder, CO. Find upcoming concert tour dates, and ticket prices and view seating charts for the upcoming Babe Rainbow concert at Fox Theatre - Boulder in Boulder, Events Near Me; Sports February 15, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (WAR) March 31-April 1, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Roxy Music, The Sharks, Lloyd Watson) November 9, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Horslips, Ducks Deluxe, Gary Farr) May 29, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, The Cruisers, Jim Brady's Crazy Caven Disco) The lease on the premises has been acquired by a specially formed company called Biffo run by Chris Wright and Terry Ellis, who are also the bosses of the Chrysalis organisation. November 23, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Golden Earring, Lynyrd Skynyrd) October 26, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tangerine Dream) THE RAINBOW THEATRE November 4-6, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who, Quiver) November 7, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alice Cooper, Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come, Roger Rustin Spear) November 11, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (A Free Concert. November 1, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (PFM) for insisting on unreasonable works on the building and the increase in annual music licence from 500 to 6,000. May 9-10, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band) November 26-27, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Graham Parker & The Rumour, Clover) August 1-4, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Little Feat (Mick Taylor Guests), Tower of Power Horns) Each night features a . The Wings film is the last film to be show using in house carbon arc projectors) May 24, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nazareth, The Heavy Metal Kids) June 9, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Radio Stars) July 5-7, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Billy Connolly) October 3-4, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Moody Blues, The Nicky James Band) October 30, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Live telecast of the World Heavyweight Boxing fight between George Foreman v Muhammad Ali. March 3, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Desmond Decker & The Aces, The Pioneers, Bruce Ruffin, Nicky Thomas) October 13, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chairmen of The Board, William Bell, Arthur Conley) The last concert at Rainbow Theatre April 6, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, Chillie Willie) December 9, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ron Reizers All star Tommy show featuring The Who, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Peter Sellers, Steve Winwood, Maggie Bell, Bill Oddie, Elkie Brooks, Richie Havens, Richard Harris & the London Symphony Orchestra) April 28, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (CANCELLED: Allman Bros, J.Giles Band), The Rainbow Theatre in London's Finsbury Park - acclaimed, as Britain's leading rock centre during its brief four-month span until it closed down in early March - is to re-open shortly. The G.L.C. December 7, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ken Boothe, Nicky Thomas, Toots & The Maytals, The Cimarons, The Rebels) The second episode drops today and focuses on the group's first headlining gig at London's historic Rainbow Theatre. October 30, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Undertones, Ten Pole Tudor) Sandy Denny who Dave had played with in Fairport Convention, had died that day from a brain haemorrhage, having fallen down some stairs a month earlier) October 12, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lone Star, Stranger) October 23, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Liza Minnelli, Charles Aznavour. October 28, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Grateful Dead "film") March 26-29, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Kate Bush - Rehearsals) June 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Edgar Broughton Band, Mr Crisp) November 3, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Hillage, Glen Phillips) October 21, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Live Disco' with Outsiders, Suspects, The Meat, Youthenasia) January 19, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, Roy Young Band, (1st show) Trapeze, (2nd show) Baby Whale) For all available tickets and to find shows in your city, scroll to the listings at the top of this page. Charity concert in aid of the homeless in Northern Ireland) December 20, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Adam & The Ants, Raped, UK Subs, The Pack, The Memories, Bitch) stated that they only ordered Strutworth to replace missing light bulbs, install self-closers on the fire doors, sucure loose seating and install extra handrails at a total cost of approximately 2,000. May 5, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys, Helen Shapiro, The Nite People, Simon Dupree & The Big Sound, Terry Reid with Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers, The Marionettes, Alan Field) April 2, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG ('50th Anniversary shows'. November 4-6, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Boomtown Rats, Protex) The concerts took place at 5 and 9 PM with old friends The Soft Machine providing support for both shows. The Specials, The Peoplez, Dambala, Pigbag), May 3, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Roots Reggae Concert), May 10, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Stiff Little Fingers), May 17, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jazz Funk Festival with Level 42, Hi Tension), May 21, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Undertones, TV21, Arpeck, Positive Touch), May 25, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG ('50's Rock 'n' Roll Show', with Crazy Cavan 'n' Rhythm Rockers, Dynamite, Stargazers, Delta's, Zip Gun featuring Dave Phillips, Riot Rockers, Blue Cats, Fifties Flash & Wildcat Pete), May 29, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Squeeze, John Otway & "Wild" Willy Barrett), May 30, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Stray Cats, Lightning Raiders), May 31, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Beat, Belle Stars, The Mood Elevators, Linton Kwesi Johnson), June 3, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Wishbone Ash, Claire Hamill), June 17, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Jam, Apocalypse), June 26, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks), June 29-30, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Peter Tosh), July 4, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Aswad), July 5, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus), July 8-9, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rainbow, Rose Tattoo), July 11, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iggy Pop, Telephone), July 12, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sounds Atomic Roadshow), July 13-14, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Black Uhuru, Sly & Robbie), July 24, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bad Manners), July 29, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Hunble Pie, Hostage), July 30, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mike Oldfield, The Battlefield Band), August 1, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Mods' All Dayer with Lambrettas, Hidden Charms, Question, Dolly Mixtures, Long Tall Shorty, Reaction, The Retreads, Mods), August 17, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Altered Images - Filming), August 19, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Top Secret - Filming), August 24-25, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Asia - Rehearsals), September 7-8 & 11, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Hazel O'Connor), September 13-16, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Icehouse - Rehearsals), September 17, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Twinkle Brothers), September 19, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mr. Universe), September 30, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bow Wow Wow), October 2-4 & 6, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Grateful Dead), October 10, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Q Tips), October 23, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (CND benefit, with The Gang of Four, Wasted Youth, The Lemon Kittens, The Jam, who appeared as special guests and were only announced on the night), October 25, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gregory Isaac), October 27-29, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Barclay James Harvest - Rehearsals), November 1-5, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Judas Priest - Rehearsals), November 14, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Woodstock Revisited', with Splodgenessabounds, Charge, Anti-pasti, Vice Squad, Angelic Upstarts, Eraserhead, Auntie Pus, The Wall, The Kids Next Door, Chron Gen, Case, Chelsea, The Fools, Honey Bane, The Insane), November 15, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iron Maiden), November 22-23, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Pretenders), November 25, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Animal Magnet), November 27, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Children's "Give us a Future" Concert), December 4, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Stranglers, Taxi Girl, Mr Sprattt's 20th Century Popular Motels), December 5-6, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Human League), December 8-11, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dire Straits - Rehearsals), December 12, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Exploited, Black Flag, Honey Bane, The Insane), December 15, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iron Maiden), December 16, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Saxon), December 17, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Squeeze, John Otway & 'Wild' Willy Barrett) The bands that performed were: TOWER OF POWER. June 1, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Return of Doctor Dream featuring Kevin Ayers, with Nico, John Cale, Brian Eno, Mike Oldfield, Robert Wyatt, The Soporifics) December 18, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Baris Mancho) War/No More Trouble [Previously Unreleased] 7. December 13, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (King Crimson, Lloyd Watson) September 26, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jimmy Cliff, Byzantium) April 22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Inner Circle), April 28, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Only Ones, The Leyton Buzzards, Lonesome Nomore, John Cooper-Clarke), April 29, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Liverpool Explosion", with Gerry & The Pacemakers, Billy J.Kramer & The Dakotas, Tony Crane & The Merseybeats, The Fourmost, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, Dave Berry, The Cruisers, Tommy Bruce) October 17-18, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rory Gallagher) September 28, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Slits, Prince Hammer & Creation Rebel, Don Cherry & Happy House) September 7, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, Fumble) May 31, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Harry Chapin) February 17-18, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band, Inner Circle) Recuperation would involve nine months in a wheelchair and three more in a surgical brace), December 15, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doris Troy, The Roy Young Band, Rufus Thomas), December 17-18, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Joan Baez, Mimi Farina), December 19, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Centipede, Patto, B.B.Blunder, Zoot Money), December 20, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Joan Baez, Mimi Farina), December 22, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lindisfarne), December 23, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Curved Air, Skid Row, The National Head Band, Nick Pickett), December 26, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tyrannosaurus Rex), December 27-31, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chipperfields Circus.