Kaiser Chiefs are hitting the road for a run of outdoor shows across the UK, celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut album ‘Employment’.
Featuring such hits as Oh My God, Everyday I Love You Less And Less and I Predict A Riot, the LP peaked at No. 2 in the UK and remains the biggest-ever selling record from a Leeds act.
We've seen your comments and we're excited to announce that we're adding some more headline shows to celebrate 20 years of Employment. We're also playing some festivals next year. pic.twitter.com/NQzrvlrfUL
— Kaiser Chiefs (@KaiserChiefs) November 1, 2024
Marking its latest milestone, the group will be playing eight huge shows next summer, including a previously-announced homecoming show in Leeds, along with appearances at Kendal Calling, Boardmasters Festival and Port Talbot’s In It Together.
Additionally, the Ruby hitmakers will play shows in Bristol, Edinburgh, Brighton and at London’s Alexandra Palace Park.
Speaking about the shows, they said: “Twenty years ago, a brand new song by a brand new band was released. I Predict A Riot was the start of something really special for some musicians from Leeds. And the album that followed, ‘Employment’, changed our lives and has soundtracked the lives of millions of others since 2005.”
“In 2025 we are saluting 20 years of that album and everyone is invited. Come celebrate the 2000’s, loving everything less & less and stripy blazers taking over the world. See you all next year.”
Tickets go on sale at 9am GMT on Friday, November 8 and are available here. The full list of dates is below.
MAY 2025
23 – In It Together, Port Talbot
31 – Temple Newsam Park, Leeds
JUNE 2025
26 – Bristol Sounds, Bristol
JULY 2025
4 – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
19 – Alexandra Palace Park, London
27 – Brighton Beach, Brighton
31 – Kendal Calling, Cumbria
AUGUST 2025
8 – Boardmasters Festival, Newquay
