May 12, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Slade, Liar) Search Clear search text . April 3-6, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (CANCELLED: Grateful Dead) December 11, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Burning Spear) Events. May 19, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steelers Wheel, Home) The Stranglers performance was stopped due to Huge Cornwall's "Fuck" T-Shirt) October 8, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Miles Davis) March 9, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Caravan, Renaissance) November 22, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Third World) March 23, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (David Soul) November 17, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gary Glitter) December 6, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Argent, CAC) November 30, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Damned, Victim, Spodgenessabounds, Auntie Pus) See below for a list of Rainbow Kitten Surprise tour dates and locations. April 7, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Miller Band, Skin Alley) June 12, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Heavy Metal Kids) March 26-29, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Kate Bush - Rehearsals) Natural Mystic 2. 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". 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. KATE BUSH - THEM HEAVY PEOPLE LIVE (REVOLVER), KATE BUSH'S FIRST TV Kln Frechen Benzelrather Eisenbahn -Kite & Wuthering Heights LIVE, April 16, 1965 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, September 29, 1930 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 8-14, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 15-21, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 22-28, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 29-March 6, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 29-June 4, 1932 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 8-14, 1933 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 15-21, 1933 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 22-28, 1933 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, August 29, 1938 Finsbury Park Empire, London, ENG, January 24, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, October 1, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, September 3-9, 1961 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, October 7, 1962 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, November 24, 1962 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, December 24, 26-28 & 30-31, 1963Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, January 1-10, 1964Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, January 18, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, February 17, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, May 9, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, November 1, 1964 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, August 14, 1965 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, March 25, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, March 3, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, June 22, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG, November 12-13, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 10-11, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 17-18, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG, February 10-12, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG, February 17-20, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG, March 31-April 1, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 14-15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 20-24, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 13-14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 19-20, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 18-19, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 20-21, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 8-10, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 18-21, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 30-October 1, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 11-14, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 13-15, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 31, 1977-January 1, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 27-30, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, November 28-29, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 25-26, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG, February 23-24, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG, September 14-15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG, July 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 & August 1-2, 5-9 & 12-16, 1980, November 15-16, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG, December 19-20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG, March 20-21 & 23-24, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG, October 2-4 & 6, 1981 Rainbow, London, ENG. September 26-29, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Grateful Dead) June 20, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Iron Maiden, Praying Mantis, D.J. June 24-25, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (George Dalaras, Haris Alexiou, Anna Vissi, Haralambos Garganourakis) (NME Front page 27th May 1972), May 29, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG ('National Rock/Folk Contest'), June 30-July 1, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Deep Purple, Silverhead. 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. October 15, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gentle Giant, Brown's Home Brew) January 31, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Doobie Bros, Snafu, Three Man Army) Fleetwood Mac Concerts 1970s. June 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Who do some filming for a backdrop to be used on future shows. February 17, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jerry Lee Lewis, J.D. December 9, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys, Paul Ravere and The Raiders) October 25, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Billy Preston (with guest Mick Jagger), Esperanto) May 5, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (New Seekers) Rainbow Theatre has had 186 concerts. February 16, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Barry White & Love Unlimited Orchestra) June 7, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Strider) War/No More Trouble [Previously Unreleased] 7. July 8, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Blondie) November 25, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dillinger, Zabandis) April 6, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Ronnie Spector) November 5, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ralph McTell) I Shot the Sheriff [Previously Unreleased] 6. Elton John Rainbow Theatre, London - May 7, 1977 May 07 1977; Following concerts. December 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Echo & The Bunnymen, The Passions, The Sound) November 11-14, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rainbow, Kingfish. October 19, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lindisfarne, Wally) May 29, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, The Cruisers, Jim Brady's Crazy Caven Disco) October 28, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bill Withers, Gallagher & Lyle, Kiki Dee) December 22, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Groundhogs, Stray, Gentle Giant) May 7, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Traffic) December 11, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Taj Mahal) March 31, 1967 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Walker Brothers, Englebert Humperdink, Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Californians, Quotations, Nick Jones) February 28, 1975 Rainbow, London, ENG (Edgar Broughton Band, Dave Ellis) October 21, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG ('Live Disco' with Outsiders, Suspects, The Meat, Youthenasia) October 29-30, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Saxon - Rehearsals) December 7, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ken Boothe, Nicky Thomas, Toots & The Maytals, The Cimarons, The Rebels) Rainbow. September 7, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, Fumble) February 4, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chuck Berry, Fumble) The last concert at Rainbow Theatre October 31, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Herbie Hancock, Janis Ian) 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. November 10-11, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Slade, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro) November 14-15, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Santana, Leon Thomas) October 30, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Undertones, Ten Pole Tudor) Arts . November 22, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ultravox - Rehearsals) September 15, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sham 69, Drunk n' Disorderly, Lous) Bob Marley & The Wailers - live Rainbow Theatre, London 1977 "Full concert" (Remastered) Martin Frecha 866 subscribers Subscribe 2.1K Share 145K views 5 months ago Concierto grabado el 04 de. May 28, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Dolly Parton, Five Hand Reel) October 14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jo Jo Gunne, Leo Kottke, Country Gazette) December 8, 1968 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (The Beach Boys, Vanity Fare, Eclection, Roger "Twiggy" Day, Barry Ryan, Bruce Channel) April 8, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Damned, Prof & The Profettes, Johnny Moped,The Soft Boys, Better Looking) On the actual anniversary day, 29th September, Sir William Manchester (formally Alderman Manchester) who opened the theatre, attended the Astoria to watch Jack Hawkins present long service awards to members of the staff, from the stage. This screening was cancelled), December 2, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Duke Ellington) June 15, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Marvyn Gaye, Edwin Starr) March 30, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Sweet, Geordie) October 13, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chairmen of The Board, William Bell, Arthur Conley) 2022-2023 Shows We're thrilled to present our 2022-2023 season! 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 Concerts Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. May 16-17, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (David Gates & Bread) October 21, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks, The Mike Cotton Brass) June 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Saxon, The Tygers of Pan Tang) The Stranglers, (3rd) UB40, Monochrome Set, Hazel O'Connor, (4th) Joy Division, Section 25) October 31, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (B.B. November 19-20, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Queen, Hustler) The bands that performed were: TOWER OF POWER. February 28, 2004 Opened to the public for one night by The Cinema Theatre Association to show the film "Sunset Boulevard". October 9-11, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Weather Report) July 5-7, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Billy Connolly) July 1, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Osibisa) Also available is a full list of upcoming Fox Theatre events. April 12-15, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Average White Band - Rehearsals) October 31, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bow Wow Wow) December 2, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Duke Ellington & His Orchestra. October 27, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ralph McTell, Natual Acoustic Band), November 2-3, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (Ten Years After, Frankie Miller and Brinsley Schwarz) November 23, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Golden Earring, Lynyrd Skynyrd) March 4, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rory Gallagher, Greenslade) June 29, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Gary Glitter) April 26, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (JSD Band, Jonathan Kelly's Outside, Harvey Andrews & Graham Cooper, Bill Barclay) Austin Rainbow Theatre The home for LGBTQIA+ performing arts in Central Texas. However the project is dropped due the size of the projection screen needed) Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Iron Maiden Original Used Concert Ticket Rainbow Theatre London 20th Jun 1980 at the best online prices at eBay! May 21, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Atomic Rooster, Stray) November 8-9, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Kool & The Gang) March 14, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (David Soul - Rehearsals) September 27, 1966 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Dusty Springfield with The Echoes, Dave Berry, Episode Six, The Settlers, Dave Berry, The Mindbenders, Boz & his Group, The Alan Price Set, The Lovin' Spoonful, (compere) Jeffery Lenner) September 24, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Live telecast of the World Heavyweight Boxing fight between George Foreman v Muhammad Ali. February 23-24, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Jacksons, The Real Thing) December 23-24, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Kinks. December 21, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Darts) 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 4, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Robert Wyatt Benefit", Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, (compere) John Peel) Whitesnake, Saxon) October 12, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Lone Star, Stranger) July 1, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Enid, 90 Inclusive) Sumner, The Stamps) November 29, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Horslips, Radiator, Dave Cartright) Performing with members of Fairport Convention, Beryl and Roger Marriott from his days in a Birmingham ceilidh band, and Peter Bellamy. September 8-10, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Big Youth, Dennis Brown) November 9, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nazareth, Silverhead) May 12, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (John Otway, The Headboys, Dafne & The Tenderspots) The Exodus album was riding the British charts. April 19, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Edwin Starr, Junior Walker & The All Stars) August 28, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Keith Hudson, Militant Barry, Black Slate) First time on DVD. November 7, 1969 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Cliff Richards, The Shadows) October 21, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Slade filming for their film "Flame") November 11, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Enid) September 13-14, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Chicago) December 8, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Rory Gallagher, Strider) September 14-15, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Nils Lofgren, Live Wire) April 30, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG ("The Sun Sound Show", with Charlie Feathers, Buddy Knox, Warren Smith) November 17-18, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Chieftains) (27th/28th - 3 shows, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm, 29th/30th - 2 shows, 5pm & 8pm), December 31, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (Cancelled. May 21-24, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Hackett - Rehearsals) December 31, 1977-January 1, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Ramones, The Rezillos, Generation X), January 2-7, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG ("Stars in Wonderland" panto with Lulu, Ted Rogers, Bernie Clifton, Lesley Judd, The Wurzels, Berni Flint, Mud, Roy Castle, The Barron Knights, Stu Francis, Keith Chegwin, Ed "Stewpot" Stewart & Geofrey Bishop's New Edition) Live - Morris & Cowley, Van Dock, Diana Clare, The Godowsky String Octette), May 11, 1937 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Evelyn Dall, The Ambrose Orchestra), August 29, 1938 Finsbury Park Empire, London, ENG (Fats Waller), November 27, 1939 Taken over by Oscar Deutsch's Odeon chain of cinemas, February 6, 1949 Sunday Symphony Concert with RCP conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. 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 . December 2-4, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Jam, The Vapors) November 19, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy) February 19-22, 1979 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bad Company - Rehearsals) It later became a music venue. March 26, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Steve Hillage) March 29, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Thin Lizzy) May 14, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Man, Chris Darrow) 11th cancelled after Trevor Howell, the jealous boyfriend of a female Zappa fan, pushed Zappa off stage into the orchestra pit. November 10, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (Isaac Hayes with The Hot Buttered Soul Singers, Edwin Starr) December 2, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (FOOTBALL: Live broadcast of Tottenham Hotspurs Vs West Ham United Football league Cup 5th round match) March 19, 1980 Rainbow, London, ENG (Joan Baez) May 27, 1978 Rainbow, London, ENG (John Otway & Wild Willie Barrett, The Smirks) Rainbow Theatre has had 1 concert. May 13, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bill Oddie & Pacific Eardrum) November 5, 1973 Rainbow, London, ENG (Neil Young, The Eagles, The Santa Monica Flyers) The last concert at Rainbow Theatre was on June 25, 1980. January 1-3, 1977 Rainbow, London, ENG (Genesis) February 6, 1972 Rainbow, London, ENG (The Edgar Broughton Band, Dave Ellis) Tommy Steele's UK stage debut), 1959 Duke Ellington Band, Cyril Davis All Stars (with Alexis Korner & Nicky Hopkins), January 24, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra), April 4-9, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent & The Wild Cats, Vince Eager), May 16, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (Conway Twitty, Freddy Cannon, Johnny Preston), October 1, 1960 Finsbury Park Astoria, London, ENG (2 shows 6.30 & 8.50. October 20, 1974 Rainbow, London, ENG (Bay City Rollers, Horizon) Malcolm McLaren held auditions to find a replacement for Johnny Rotten, won by Ten Pole Tudor)