3 electrifying young, island grown rock bands are coming to light up The Rainbow Room! End of Thread, out of Nanaimo, just released their first EP of original music. Their sound is a mix of influences from 80's hair metal, 90's grunge & punk to 00's nu-metal. Ironhead will have you headbanging with an array […]
Canada's Most Authentic Tragically Hip Tribute Act - Making their first appearance in Port Alberni!
Get ready for a night that feels like stepping straight into a Tragically Hip show circa 1995.
Victoria’s own Nautical Disaster, together for over seven years, proudly brings you Canada’s most authentic Tragically Hip tribute experience. Fronted by a lead singer who captures Gord Downie’s unmistakable stage presence, mannerisms, and raw emotional power with uncanny precision, this show is as close as it gets to witnessing The Hip in their prime.
The band behind him is just as dedicated—each musician delivers the iconic riffs, grooves, and soaring solos that defined The Hip’s sound, while keeping the spirit of the music alive with on-stage spontaneity. If the crowd is feeling it, the band isn’t afraid to let songs breathe, stretch out, and take on new life, just like the real thing.
Expect all the classics, deep cuts, and those unforgettable moments that make a Tragically Hip show feel communal, electric, and deeply Canadian.
Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic.
A night full of rock and roll comes to The Rainbow Room on Friday April 17th! Featuring Chase The Bear and Los Borrachos!
Rock Rock till you Drop on Saturday April 18th 2026 with Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Room. Revisit the 80's while bowling @ Rainbow Lanes and Dancing @ The Rainbow Room along with all your favourite hits from the 80's. Bowing starts at 6:00 and Dancing starts at 8:00 Bowling 2 games for $15 Dancing […]
An evening of sludge, iron, rot, fuzz d.o.g.s and rainbows
Canadian Blues Guitarist and Songwriter Paul Black will be performing a rare Solo Acoustic Show at The Rainbow Room on Saturday May 2nd 2026. Join us for a night originals and classics in True Paul Black Style. Pick up your own copy of one of Pauls 3 great CD's / Cover is $15 in advance […]
Playing tribute to one of the greatest Rock Bands of all time. Heavy Airship brings the sounds of Led-Zeppelin to The Rainbow Room on Saturday May 16th 2026.
Dawson Gray is hopping back into his Chevrolet Silverado and making his grand return to Vancouver Island, this time visiting Port Alberni on May 28th, reloaded and ready to bring you a show you won’t forget. Joined by his band of brothers, The Bar Staff, Gray will debut a fresh setlist featuring unreleased music and […]
On Friday May 29th The Rainbow Room will be hosting a heavy double dose of local rock n roll featuring Transitional Alien and The New Mischiefs. Kicking off the show will be The New Mischiefs, a Vancouver based blues rock supergroup consisting of members of Brass Camel, Chase The Bear, Tayos and Old Soul Rebel […]
8 ohms records presentsSummer Concert Series Kickoff June 5th 2026 from Eastvan, B.C.The FurnitureDark Shiny ThingsDee Dee Starr from Gibsons, B.C.DEDNZ DOORS 8PM$15 THE RAINBOW ROOM3752 4th Ave.Port Alberni
