Kaiser Chiefs live in concert.
ON TOUR

Kaiser Chiefs

165
critic concert reviews
electronic

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

79
%
Based on 
165
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
84
%
Based on 
8
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 165 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Kaiser Chiefs is rated as an impressive 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

University of Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Wolverhamptom, United Kingdom (February 28); Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham, UK, United Kingdom (May 29); Parque Tejo, Lisboa, Portugal (June 20); Evenemententerrein Noord; FIB; Hill Farm; Hillsborough Park, Weert, Netherlands; Benicàssim, Spain; Steventon, United Kingdom; Sheffield, United Kingdom (July 10; Jul 16; Jul 23; Jul 24)

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

Scenestr (Australia)

December 1, 2025
%
When Kaiser Chiefs revealed they would tour Australia in 2025, performing their seminal album 'Employment' in full as part of that record's 20th anniversary, 2005 me was jubilant, especially considering it had been 13 years since the Leeds natives last ventured down under.

The Upcoming (UK)

August 23, 2025
60
%
Kaiser Chiefs Live In Concert

The Upcoming (UK)

July 20, 2025
100
%
Kaiser Chiefs Live In Concert

musicOMH (UK)

July 19, 2025
80
%
Leeds indie-rock outfit celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album in jubilant, boisterous style

Backseat Mafia

June 12, 2025
%
Kaiser Chiefs – Temple Newsam, Leeds. 31.05.25

The Upcoming (UK)

April 21, 2024
80
%
Feeling Alright, Burning In Flames, Target Market

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.

Past critic reviews published in

Leftlion (UK), Backseat Mafia, Buzz Magazine (UK), Express (UK), The Upcoming (UK) and more

Image Credit

Stefan Brending [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

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