Kaiser Chiefs at On The Beach 2025: line-up, stage times and info

27 July 2025, 07:00

The Leeds indie rockers will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Employment with headline show on Brighton seafront with a line-up that includes Razorlight and The Cribs.

Kaiser Chiefs will celebrate two decades since the release of their debut album with a headline date at On The Beach in association with Radio X at Brighton Beach on Sunday 27th July 2025.

Also on the bill are indie legends Razorlight, who'll be delivering a hit-packed set that will include favourites like Golden Touch and America and Wakefield scenesters The Cribs, who will themselves be celebrating the 20th anniversary of an album - in their case, their second outing The New Fellas.

Also on the bill will be Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr A stars The Hoosiers, rising star Master Peace and newcomers Westside Cowboy.

The show follows a headline date from Bloc Party at On The Beach on Sunday 20th July, topping a bill that also featured Everything Everything, English Teacher, Mystery Jets, Liz Lawrence, Feet and Martial Arts.

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When do Kaiser Chiefs play On The Beach 2025?

Kaiser Chiefs will celebrate their debut album, Employment, with a special headline 20th anniversary set at On The Beach Brighton on Sunday 27th July 2025.

The event site is located on Brighton Beach, off Madeira Drive, between the Pier and the Marina. Use postcode BN2 1EN and follow the Festival Signage.

For more info on the On The Beach series of events and for full ticket info, see the official site here.

Who's on the line-up for Kaiser Chiefs at On The Beach 2025?

The line-up for Kaiser Chiefs' anniversary date is as follows:

• Kaiser Chiefs
• Razorlight
• The Cribs
• The Hoosiers
• Master Peace
• Westside Cowboy

What are the stage times for for Kaiser Chiefs at On The Beach 2025?

• Gates: 14.00
• Westside Cowboy: 14.45
• Master Peace: 15.50
• The Hoosiers: 16.45
• The Cribs: 18.00
• Razorlight: 19.15
• Kaiser Chiefs: 21.00
• Curfew: 22.30

How to buy tickets to Kaiser Chiefs at On The Beach 2025:

• Tickets for Kaiser Chiefs at On The Beach 2025 are on sale now at www.kaiserchiefs-brighton.com.

Will there be an afterparty at On The Beach Brighton?

• The official afterparties will be held at Concorde2 in Brighton.
• Check the On The Beach website for further information and tickets.

Will bars and stands at On The Beach Brighton accept cash?

• On The Beach is a cashless event so bring your credit/debit cards and/or digital cards/wallets on phones.

What is the bag policy at On The Beach Brighton?

• Bags larger than a piece of A4 paper are not permitted within the event site.
• No storage facilities are available at the event.
• Brighton has luggage storage facilities available across the city centre, operated by various platforms.

What are the prohibited items at On The Beach Brighton?

• Air horns, klaxons and megaphones
• Alcohol
• Animals - excluding assistance dogs
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and hover boards.
• Camping chairs, stools, seat sticks, bean bags and inflatable chairs
• Chinese lanterns
• Drones
• Flags, banners and poles
• Flares, fireworks, candles and other pyrotechnics
• Food and non-alcoholic drinks
• Glass - including bottles and mirrors; non-glass water bottles are permitted
• Non-mobility scooters, picnic blankets, hampers and cool bags
• Sound systems
• Umbrellas - only small folding umbrellas accepted
• Weapons

For the full list of prohibited items, see the official information page here

Released in March 2005, Employment included hits such as Predict A Riot and Oh My God, which have become anthems for the city; intertwined with Leeds life, culture, football and more.

The seven-times platinum and multi-award winning record remains the biggest ever selling record from a Leeds artist.

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot (Official Video)

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Having debuted in 2021 on Brighton’s seafront, On The Beach is now entering its fifth year on the south coast. With a programme of sold out shows that spans from Fatboy Slim, Chase & Status, Above & Beyond, Bicep, Underworld, and Carl Cox to Royal Blood, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Libertines and The Kooks. On The Beach is already having a huge impact on the UK’s festival circuit.

2025 will mark the third year in a row that Radio X has partnered with the festival. In 2023, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Royal Blood both played memorable headline shows on the iconic Brighton seafront in 2023, with further performances coming from You Me At Six, The Vaccines, The Coral, and more.

Last summer, The Kooks and legendary British indie band The Libertines headlined the Saturday and Sunday nights of festival respectively, joined by artists such as Kate Nash, Futureheads, Chappaqua Wrestling and more.

The Kooks - Seaside live at On The Beach

Radio X is available on 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester and on DAB digital radio across the UK, online at radiox.co.uk and Global Player, the official Radio X app.

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