October 4, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Secret Affair, The Step) 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) September 12, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys) July 22, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Carole King) Discover all 2 upcoming concerts scheduled in 2023-2024 at Rainbow Ballroom. July 25, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Clash, Aswad, The Members) He was pretty ill at this point and had to leave the stage for long periods, with Raymond Fol replacing him on piano) The venue was popular during the 1960s and early 1970s; musicians such as The Beatles, The Who, Genesis, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Queen performed there. May 3, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alvin Stardust) March 30, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Members, The Magnets) March 17-18, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (CANCELLED: Alice Cooper & Freddie King) November 9, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Horslips, Ducks Deluxe, Gary Farr) 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) It later became a music venue. March 24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks) July 11, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iggy Pop) RETROSPECTIVE EDITIONS. October 14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jo Jo Gunne, Leo Kottke, Country Gazette) September 7, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, Fumble) January 14-15, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Yes, Heads Hands & Feet, Shawn Philips) October 22, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Van Halen, Bram Tchaikovsky's Battleaxe) July 12, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Billy Cobham, Average White Band) The concerts took place at 5 and 9 PM with old friends The Soft Machine providing support for both shows. November 6, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Robert Palmer) This screening was cancelled), December 2, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Duke Ellington) November 12, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Jack Bruce, Stu Goldberg) July 23, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Boxer, Crawler, Moon) The Stranglers, (3rd) UB40, Monochrome Set, Hazel O'Connor, (4th) Joy Division, Section 25) Re-Opening Shows) On March 31, 1974, the band followed in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix, The. October 29, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Roy Orbison) Step back in time and visit San Francisco's historic North Beach district during prohibition! March 10, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gillan (Ritchie Blackmore guests), The Broughtons) October 24, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steel Pulse, China Street) February 15, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dr. Feelgood, Chillie Willie & The Red Hot Peppers, Kokomo) January 25, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Osibisa, Greenslade) November 8-9, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Osmonds) 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) September 18, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bad Company) July 1, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Osibisa) Charity concert in aid of the homeless in Northern Ireland) October 7, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Stone the Crows, Tennent and Morrison) January 16-17, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Byrds, Tranquility) November 2, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Hemlock) October 25, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (KC & The Sunshine Band, Carl Douglas) George Shearing, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams), November 24, 1962 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (2 shows 6.40 & 9.00. July 1, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Enid, 90 Inclusive) When was the last concert at Rainbow Theatre? July 8, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Stranglers) June 21-22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Peter Tosh) March 29, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Thin Lizzy) July 23-24, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Van Morrison featuring The Caledonia Soul Orchestra. February 17, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Gene Pitney, The Troggs, The Loot, Sounds Incorporated, Davis Grant & The Vision, Norman Rowe & The Playboys) April 23, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Monty Python's Flying Circus - Rehearsals for their "First Farewell Tour") December 16, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Alessi Brothers) Live - Percival Mackey, Norman Long, Pep Graham, Johnny Nit, Miss Topsy), February 15-21, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (FILMS: "Man of the World" & "The Conquering Horde". Rainbow Ballroom hosts concerts for a wide range of genres from artists such as La Reunion Nortena, C-Kan, and MC Davo, having previously welcomed the likes of Eliseo Robles, Los Morros del Norte, and Los Humildes . May 3, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dr. Hook) October 20, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Johnny Thunder & The Heartbreakers, The Models, Siouxsie & The Banshees) April 26, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (JSD Band, Jonathan Kelly's Outside, Harvey Andrews & Graham Cooper, Bill Barclay) December 17, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Boomtown Rats, The Vipers) March 8-9, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band, Inner Circle) The gig only lasted 20 minutes when fights and stage invasions by skinheads lead to the fire curtain being dropped) October 21, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Faust, Henry Cow) June 30, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jaki Whitren, Rod Crisp), July 2, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dr.John, Allen Toussaint, The Meters) June 15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (XTC, Viva, The Yachts) January 26, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Beck, Bogert & Appice, Up) for insisting on unreasonable works on the building and the increase in annual music licence from 500 to 6,000. November 3, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Hillage, Glen Phillips) Neal Kay) November 25, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dillinger, Zabandis) October 26-27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jeff Beck Rehearsals) October 5, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Rasses) April 15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The JSD Band, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Lucus & McCullock. Rainbow - Full ConcertRecorded Live: 12/1/1979 - Capitol Theatre (Passaic, NJ)More Rainbow at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.comSubscribe to Music Vault:. October 20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (MGM - Rehearsals) November 25-26, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Uriah Heep, The Heavy Metal Kids) December 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tim Hardin, Lesley Duncan) March 7, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Al Stewart) Filming an ATV special) November 9-10, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Buzzcocks, Joy Division) June 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who do some filming for a backdrop to be used on future shows. March 16, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Procol Harum, Richard & Linda Thompson, Sassafras, Frankie Miller, Kevin Coyne, John Martyn, Hatfield & The North). October 27, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Osmonds) February 17, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Baker Gurvitz Army) April 7, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (CANCELLED: Steve Miller Band) July 8, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Blondie) January 31, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doobie Bros, Snafu, Three Man Army) Buy The Babe Rainbow in Boulder tickets from Vivid Seats for the concert on 05/07/2023 and shop with confidence thanks to our 100% Buyer Guarantee. February 28, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Edgar Broughton Band, Dave Ellis) Postponed until December 15th) May 23, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Love) January 21-22, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Cat Mother, Jimmy & Vella & FILM: Jimi plays Berkley) October 29-30, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Saxon - Rehearsals) Elton John Royal Holloway College, . May 31-June 1, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Thin Lizzy, The Lookalikes) December 13-15, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Clash, Sham 69, The Zones, (14th only) Richard Hell & The Void-oids) Bob Marley & the Wailers came to London's Rainbow Theatre in the summer of 1977. November 24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Cher & Greg Allman, Splinter) The 2nd was a charity gala night, attended by Princess Alexandra In aid of the Queen's Siver Jubilee appeal) July 10, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Miles Davis, Back Door) February 16, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Deep Purple, Nazareth) Rainbow Theatre Concert History London, England, United Kingdom 186 Concerts Concerts Photos Videos Scroll to: Top Concerts Videos Photos Map Genres Years Comments FAQ Rainbow Theatre Concerts (Page 8) Date Concert Venue Location Nov 24, 1973 Yes Setlists Rainbow Theatre London, England, United Kingdom Nov 23, 1973 Yes Setlists Rainbow Theatre Rainbow Theatre London Concert Setlists City London, England Add London venue Address 232 Seven Sisters Road Finsbury Park, London N4 3NX England Open 4 November 1971 - 24 December 1981 Web Rainbow Theatre on Wikipedia Info Finsbury Park Astoria (1930-70) The Odeon (1970-71) Rainbow Theatre (1971-1981) Dec 24 1981 May 2, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who) October 17-18, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rory Gallagher) June 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Edgar Broughton Band, Mr Crisp) November 29, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (BOXING: Lenny McLean Vs Paul Sykes) November 11, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Enid) April 6, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Status Quo, Byzantium) November 14-15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Santana, Leon Thomas) August 10, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (FILM: "Back to the Egg". October 14-15, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mott The Hoople, Home) City. Beginning with the live opening take of Layla, the live track set proceed with The Clash, Mysty in Roots, Bongo Danny, The Enchanters) Plans put forward by the Rank Organisation to convert the theatre into a bingo hall were withdrawn. May 9, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Clash, The Jam, The Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, The Prefects) October 3, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rose Royce) December 18, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Hawkwind, Miles Over Matter), December 23-24, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Jerry Slattery), January?, 1982 Rainbow, London, ENG (UFO - Rehearsals). September 20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (The 'Mr. March 24, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Billy Preston) Cancelled due to an outstanding TV commitment in Germany) December 8, 1968 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys, Vanity Fare, Eclection, Roger "Twiggy" Day, Barry Ryan, Bruce Channel) February 16, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Herbie Hancock) February 9, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ramones, The Boys, Tenpole Tudor) April 28, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mud) March 19, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Pat Travers Band) April 7, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Siouxie & The Banshees, The Human League, Rema Rema) September 8, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airmen, Albert Hammond, Quicksand) The Rainbow Theatre, originally known as the Finsbury Park Astoria, is a Grade II*-listed building in Finsbury Park, London. The Baker-Gurvitz Army Feb 16, 1975 Uploaded by Simon Layton Grateful Dead Oct 06, 1981 Uploaded by Bob De Boer Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) How many concerts have there been at Rainbow Theatre? October 25-26, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Burning Spear) February 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Genesis, String Driven Thing) A benefit show to pay off the debts incurred by that year's Glastonbury Fayre), November 23-24, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Theodorakis conducts Theodorakis), November 26, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Family, Terry Reid, America), November 27, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Saturday Morning Pictures featuring Stray at 10am), November 27, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Evening, Fairport Convention), December 2-4, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Leon Russell, Freddie King, The Grease Band, Beggars Opera. November 24, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Richard Digance) November 28-29, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Olivia Newton-John, Labi Saffre) April 22, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (WAR) April 5, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG ('50th Anniversary shows'. August 16, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Joan Baez, The Staple Singers) June 15, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gary Glitter) April 27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Foreigner) November 25, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Caravan) How many concerts have there been at Rainbow Theatre? May 4, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doris Troy) July 13, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Rock Against Racism', to raise money to fund the defence of kids arrested at an anti racism demo in Southall, West London. Search Clear search text . March 8, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Suzi Quatro, Cozy Powell's Hammer, The Arrows) February 10, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Bothy Band) So Much Things To Say [Previously Unreleased] 3. October 20, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Cimmerons) Date. David Bowie's appearance at the Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London on the 19th August 1972 was one of the most famous and important Ziggy Stardust concerts ever staged. 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. September 3, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Harry Chapin) 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) April 6, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Ronnie Spector) 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) March 28-29, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Blood, Sweat & Tears, War) Barclay James Harvest, Chicago Climax, East of Eden, Marc-Almond), November 12-13, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mountain, Wishbone Ash, Gordon Haskell), November 14, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mott the Hoople, Stoneground, Peace), November 15, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Argent, Climax Chicago, Duffy Power), November 19, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Osibisa, Gong), November 20, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Glastonbury Fayre Benefit concert with Bronco, Gypsy, Bridget St John, Mick Greenwood, Formerly Fat Harry, Fanny. September 4, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Status Quo film video for "Whatever You Want") Contents 1 History 1.1 Cinema 1.2 Music venue: 1960s November 13, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rod McKuen) October 24, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gillan, Randy California, Samson, Speedmetors) June 1, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Amon Duul 11, Pink Faries) March 25, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Roy Orbison, The Walker Brothers, Lulu & the Luvers, The Marionettes, Kim D, The Quotations, (compere) Ray Cameron) October 6, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Portsmouth Sinfonia) Positive Vibration 8. February 2, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Stevie Wonder) July 5, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (FILM "Bird on a Wire", World Premiere of Leonard Cohen's Film) March 19, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Joan Baez) November 10-11, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Roxy Music, Leo Sayer) November 6, 1975 Agricultural Hall, Allentown, PA (cancelled) November 10, 1975 Forum, Montreal, QC (supported by Argent) November 12, 1975 Beacon Theater, New York City, NY (supported by Argent) November 13, 1975 Palace Theater, Waterbury, CT (supported by Argent) November 14, 1975 Calderone Concert Hall, Hempstead, NY (supported by UFO) March 30, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Canned Heat, Pure Food featuring Harvey Mandell & Friends) Broadcast live on Radio Luxembourg) October 23, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Liza Minnelli, Charles Aznavour. May 19, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steelers Wheel, Home) December 7, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ken Boothe, Nicky Thomas, Toots & The Maytals, The Cimarons, The Rebels) Performing with members of Fairport Convention, Beryl and Roger Marriott from his days in a Birmingham ceilidh band, and Peter Bellamy. November 3, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Richard & Linda Thompson) February 20, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jack Bruce Band, Rahsaan Roland Kirk & the Vibration Society)? During the UFO rehearsals, the theatre closed for the last time as a music venue. November 1, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (George Duke) 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!) October 30, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Live telecast of the World Heavyweight Boxing fight between George Foreman v Muhammad Ali. May 31, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Harry Chapin) December 20-21, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dire Straits) April 21, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dave Swarbrick. April 8, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Damned, Prof & The Profettes, Johnny Moped,The Soft Boys, Better Looking) May 20, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (John Mayall) May 4-5, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Focus) 1973 Jethro Tull use the theatre to film parts of "The Hare Who Lost His Spectacles", which was during their "Passion Play tour", January 18-19, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Allman Brothers) Bowie used this concert to introduce theatre and multi-media to rock performances, something which was totally revolutionary for the time. January 26-27, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Osmonds) Gentle Giant), January 17-18, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doobie Brothers, (17th) Montrose, (18th) Tower Of Power, Bonaroo, (19th afternoon) Little Feat, (19th evening) Graham Central Station) March 7, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dicky Betts & The Great Southern, Lee Fardon & The Legionairres) March 17, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bill Haley & The Comets, Freddy Cannon, Wild Angels, Flying Saucers) April 6, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, Chillie Willie) April 29, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eric Clapton, Ronnie Lanes Slim Chance, Pete Townsend) January 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ramones - Rehearsals) November 30, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Damned, Victim, Spodgenessabounds, Auntie Pus) December 4, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nazareth, Marseilles) June 24-25, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (George Dalaras, Haris Alexiou, Anna Vissi, Haralambos Garganourakis) March 10, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Darts, Late Show) November 23, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Greek' Film) December 22-24, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dire Straits), January 7-9, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Billy Connolly - Rehearsals), January 18, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Boomtown Rats, Atrix), January 19-22, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who - Rehearsals), February 1, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Hazel OConnors Megahype, The Modettes, Prime Suspect, Tea Set), February 3-4, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who, The Q Tips), February 5, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eric Clapton, Chas & Dave. November 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (After The Fire, The Fabulous Poodles, The Lasers) December 27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sham 69 (who included Steve Jones & Paul Cook), The Records, Merger, The Invaders, Johnny Rubbish), January 8-9, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Filming for "The Great Rock & Roll Swindle". March 31, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Walker Brothers, Englebert Humperdink, Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Californians, Quotations, Nick Jones) Use our interactive seating charts and venue maps to find the best seats for you. October 31, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bow Wow Wow) State-of-the-art dinner theatre seats 300 graciously. March 7, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iggy Pop (with David Bowie), The Vibrators) December 23-24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks. October 15, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gentle Giant, Brown's Home Brew) May 15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (UK) February 12, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. December 25-26, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (PIL, Lou's, Basement 5, Linton Kwesi Johnson) Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Rainbow . August 27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Eartha Kitt, filming a Spanish orange juice commercial) June 5, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band) November 5, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ralph McTell) February 14, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Roy Harper with The Intergalactic Elephant Band (Jimmy Page (guitar), John Bonham (Guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass), Keith Moon (drums), plus an orchestra conducted by David Bedford) November 18, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Wishbone Ash) November 4, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Robert Wyatt Benefit", Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, (compere) John Peel) May 2-7, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Elton John & Ray Cooper. September 24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, City Boy) October 26, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (King Crimson, Claire Hamill, Colin Scott) June?, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks) December 20-21, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rory Gallagher, Jackie Lynton) June 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Saxon, The Tygers of Pan Tang) The band's potent, magical music was everywhere; on the airwaves, the jukeboxes, the sound system, hi-fi's. Live at the Rainbow captures a moment in time at the height of Bob . The lease was put up for sale by Strutworth for 150,000, who blamed the G.L.C. April 7, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Miller Band, Skin Alley) August 21-22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nils Lofgren - Rehearsals) October 5-6, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lou Reed) July 4, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG ('A Rock Opera') The Heathen [Previously Unreleased] 5. June 29, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gary Glitter) March 18, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (T Rex, The Damned) June 1-6, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bob Marley & The Wailers, Rico) Rehearsals on the 20th) Live - Vivian Foster, The London Six, George Mozart, The Rego Twins, The Worth Brothers and Nina, Godowsky & his Boys), May 29-June 4, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (FILM: "Up For The Derby" & "70,000 Witnesses". October 27, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, John Hiatt) April 30, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG ("The Sun Sound Show", with Charlie Feathers, Buddy Knox, Warren Smith) War/No More Trouble [Previously Unreleased] 7. June 15, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Marvyn Gaye, Edwin Starr) November 4, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Pink Floyd, Soft Machine) September 21, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Argent, Glencoe) December 2, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Mike Harding, Hedgehog Pie) March 6, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Uriah Heep, Woody Woodmansey's U-Boat) October 13-17, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Boston, Trickster) December 8, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Muddy Waters) May 22-26, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Heatwave Rehearsals) November 19, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Miles Davis) Randy Rainbow Tickets. March 11, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Spirit, Alternative TV, The Police) The last concert at Rainbow Theatre was on June 25, 1980. March 17, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Stax Review Otis Reading, Sam & Dave, Booker T & The MGs, Eddie Floyd, Carla Thomas, Arthur Conley, The Mar-keys, Emperor Rosko) October 14, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Soul Explosion Tour. July 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 & August 1-2, 5-9 & 12-16, 1980 ("The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy", a stage production of the Douglas Adams Book, directed by Ken Campbell. The last films shown were "Gorgo" & "Twisted Nerve". December 4, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (BOXING: Lenny McLean Vs Cliff Fields) The last time this film was shown at the theatre was from 8.50pm to 10.40pm on 11th November 1950. June 23-24, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Van Halen, Lucifer's Friend) February 17, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jerry Lee Lewis, J.D. Remembering Bob Marley: Performing Live At The Rainbow Theatre In 1977 Watch the reggae legend perform such hits as "Trenchtown Rock," "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Lively Up Yourself." By Andy. October 20, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, Eric Burden & The New Animals, The Georgie Fame Band, Eyes of Blue), November 6, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys, Lulu & The Luvers, David & Jonathon, Sounds Incorporated, The Golden Brass, Jerry Stevens), November 13, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG ("The Star Scene Tour" with The Walker Brothers, The Troggs, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Creation), February 17, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Gene Pitney, Badfinger, The Troggs, Sounds Incorporated, David Garrick,The Loot, Normie Rowe & The Playboys) June 7, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Strider) August 1-4, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Little Feat (Mick Taylor Guests), Tower of Power Horns) November 18, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tom Paxton) March 15, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Return To Forever, Hatfield and The North) 25th Anniversary week of classic films: Main Feature film was "All that Heaven Allows" starring Jane Wyman & Rock Hudson, supported by: September 28, 1955 FILM: "A Night at the Opera", September 30, 1955 FILM: "A Foreign Affair", October 1, 1955 FILM: "The Road to Singapore". "A Gang of Sweet Angels, Punching You in The Heart" ALESSANDRA ROSE will perform an opening set at 5pm, doors will open at 4:30pm. February 23, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gillan, The Broughtons) November 14-17, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jethro Tull, Fanny, Pan's People, Stirling Moss) October 13, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chairmen of The Board, William Bell, Arthur Conley) December 21, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Darts) May 27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (John Otway & Wild Willie Barrett, The Smirks) April 22-May 2, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Led Zeppelin - Rehearsals) December 2, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Duke Ellington & His Orchestra. Buy Babe Rainbow tickets today and get ready for an . September 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gregory Isaacs) December 12, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Huge Mundell) September 30, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Postman's Benefit", Vinegar Joe, East of Eden, Vanessa Redgrave) January 23, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Curtis Mayfield, Bloodstone) February 29-March 1, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Rehearsals) Reception [ edit] March 10-11, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Humble Pie, Hookfoot, Trapeze), March 12, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (CANCELLED: Soft Machine) June 4, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (America. February 12, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (BOXING: Lenny McLean Vs Cliff Fields) October 29, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Boney M, Eruption) November 18, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Barbara Dickson) About Learn more about Austin's LGBTQIA+ theatre company. November 21, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Charlie Daniels. February 3, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doobie Bros, Snafu, Three Man Army) October 30, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Roy Harper, Sprigins) May 20, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jaki Whitren) Judas Priest, Iron Maiden) The second episode drops today and focuses on the group's first headlining gig at London's historic Rainbow Theatre. September?, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jackie Wilson & The Sweetest Feeling, Black Faith, The Marvels), October 1, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jimmy Cliff) December 19, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Stackridge, Climax Blues Band) Browse the list of upcoming concerts, and if you can . 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)