Leeds indie legends Kaiser Chiefs have announced a homecoming show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Employment.
The band will play to the biggest crowd in their home town to date at Temple Newsam Park on May 31, 2025. Razorlight, The Cribs, We Are Scientists, The Coral and more will also be celebrating their own anniversaries on the set’s lineup.
Employment is the biggest-selling album from a Leeds band and went seven times platinum. Containing hits like I Predict A Riot and Oh My God, the 2005 record went on to become the fourth best-selling album in the UK of the year.
Kaiser Chiefs said about the announcement: “[We're] very excited to announce our biggest Leeds gig ever. Twenty years since Employment and twenty-three years since we last played at Temple Newsam we are delighted to be back.
“Last time we played there we joked we were on after Guns N’ Roses who had played the previous night so it’s been a long wait to finally actually headline the Park. We are a band that historically always looked forwards but after 20 years of people telling us how important Employment is to them and how it soundtracked people’s lives, we felt we had to organise a celebration.”
The band added: “We’ve managed to get a few of our old touring friends to come and celebrate with us and of course everyone is invited. Come celebrate the 2000’s, Employment, When Leeds took over the World. See you all in May.”
When is Kaiser Chiefs' Employment anniversary gig?
Kaiser Chiefs will play Temple Newsam Park in Leeds on May 31, 2025.
Who else is on the line-up?
- Razorlight
- The Cribs
- The Coral
- We Are Scientists
- Hot Wax
- Ellur
How to get tickets
Tickets go on general sale on Friday October 11 at 9am here.
Pre-sale takes place on Thursday October 10 at 9am and fans can sign up for access here.
