Noughties rock legends announce two massive Scots shows on UK tour
The Kaiser Chiefs are hitting the road AGAIN to celebrate their hit album Employment.
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The Kaiser Chiefs will be adding more dates to their tour
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They will be performing two new Scots gigs
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The 2005 release was their debut studio album and is a classic favourite of fans.
Employment went on to become one of the most successful debut albums from a UK band, hitting number two on the charts.
It also went seven-times platinum thanks to belters like 'Oh My God', 'I Predict A Riot'.
Twenty years after Employment hit the shelves the band went on tour back to celebrate the milestone.
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But after a sensational run of shows this summer, they announced more dates for the anniversary tour next year.
They will take to stages across Britain next year, including two north of the border.
There first gig in Scotland will be in Dundee on February 17.
The band will perform in the city's Livehouse for excited fans.
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They will then head south for a show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom will be the another stop on the tour.
They are set to rock the iconic venue on Wednesday February 18 2026.
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The 'More Employment' tour has 12 dates lined up.
Kicking off in Bradford on February 13, they will head around the country finishing in Wolverhampton - including a show at London's Eventim Apollo.
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson said: 'This summer, we played a load of shows to mark the release of our debut album 'Employment'.
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"It went well. Probably better than our first summer 20 years ago. It was the year after that first year that things really took off.
Kaiser Chiefs' 'Employment' February 2026 UK dates 13 – Bradford, Live
14 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
15 – Stockton, Globe
17 – Dundee, Live House
18 – Glasgow, Barrowland
20 – London, Eventim Apollo
21 – Hull, Connexin Live
23 – Norwich, UEA
24 – Swansea, Building Society Arena
26 – Bournemouth, International Centre
27 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
28 – Wolverhampton, The Halls
'So we hope you will join us in February to help celebrate with us 'the year it really took off'.
"If you were with us the first time, or unfortunately missed out due to other commitments, we hope you will join us for a joyous lap of honour.
"Plus, I spent quite a bit on a new blazer and want to get my money's worth'.
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They will be performing at Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom
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