Kaiser Chiefs

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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158

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 158 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Kaiser Chiefs is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Kaiser Chiefs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mesmerising, authentic, melodic, charming, riotous, energetic, and high-energy.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Kaiser Chiefs concerts? Kaiser Chiefs concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Kaiser Chiefs? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Kaiser Chiefs range from $35,000 - $500,000, with Kaiser Chiefs's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

Megaland, Landgraaf, Netherlands (June 20); Worthy Farm, Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom (June 25); Parc Del Forum, Barcelona, Spain (July 9); Espacio Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain (July 10); Wollaton Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom (July 19); Alexandra Palace Park, London, United Kingdom (July 19); Brighton Beach, Brighton, United Kingdom (July 27); Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe (nr Penrith), Cumbria, United Kingdom (July 31); Grote Markt, Tienen, Belgium (August 1); Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall, Cornwall, United Kingdom (August 6)

Festivals in 2025

Boardmasters 2025

August 6 - 10, 2025

Come Together Festival 2025

June 4 - 8, 2025

Festival Cruilla 2025

July 9 - 12, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025

June 25 - 29, 2025

In It Together Festival 2025

May 23 - 25, 2025

Kendal Calling 2025

July 31 - August 3, 2025

Latitude Festival 2025

July 24 - 27, 2025

Mad Cool Festival 2025

July 10 - 12, 2025

Pinkpop 2025

June 20 - 22, 2025

Splendour Festival 2025

July 19 - 20, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Leeds, United Kingdom (2003 - present)

Bio

Kaiser Chiefs are a post-britpop band which formed in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England in early 2003. The band consists of Ricky Wilson (vocals), Andrew "Whitey" White (guitar), Simon Rix (bass), Nick "Peanut" Baines (keyboards) and Vijay Mistry(drums).

Has Performed With

We Are Scientists, Public Service Broadcasting, Papa Vs Pretty, Deep Sea Arcade, Black Kids

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Upcoming (UK)

April 21, 2024

Feeling Alright, Burning In Flames, Target Market

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XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

July 10, 2023

Playing out a festival is always an honour. It is even more notable when the venue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Leftlion (UK)

November 21, 2022

On the last night of the Leeds-indie rock band’s UK arena tour, it was never going to be anything but a party..

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Backseat Mafia

November 19, 2022

Kaiser Chiefs first burst onto the scene nearly 20 years ago and since their formation, the band has consisted of lead vocalist, Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew ‘Whiney’ White with bassist Simon Rix Keyboardist Nick ‘Peanut’ Baines, and drummer Vijay Misty.

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