Newmarket Nights: KAISER CHIEFS complete summer line-up – Summer Saturday Live, 22nd August
Newmarket Racecourses are thrilled to welcome the return of KAISER CHIEFS to the July Course, marking their first appearance since their blistering headline in 2019. The announcement also completes the music line-up for the summer season, with the Brit Award-winning band taking to the stage in the afternoon on Summer Saturday Live, 22nd August.
Formed in Leeds in 2000, Kaiser Chiefs are one of the leading bands of their generation. Fronted by the charismatic Ricky Wilson with Simon Rix on bass, Andrew ‘Whitey’ White on guitar, Nick ‘Peanut’ Baines on keyboards and drummer Vijay Mistry, the band have had a string of anthemic hits such as “Oh My God,” “I Predict A Riot,” “Everyday I Love You Less and Less,” “Never Miss A Beat” and “Hole In My Soul”.
The band have released 8 original studio albums which includes their Mercury nominated debut, Employment which sold over 2 million copies, its number 1 follow up, Yours Truly, Angry Mob, which went twice-platinum in the UK alone and Education Education Education and War which entered the UK Album Charts at number 1. They have achieved, top ten singles including the infamous number 1 hit “Ruby,” 3 Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello award for Album of the Year, toured with U2, Foo Fighters and Green Day and sold 8 million albums.
Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director, said
“Kaiser Chiefs are a firm favourite here at Newmarket. As 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of their debut album Employment, you can be sure to hear all your favourite hits when they headline Summer Saturday Live on 22nd August. The line-up for Newmarket Nights in 2026 is now complete and incredibly strong, offering something for everyone, with headliners spanning a wide range of genres. We can’t wait to welcome many of you this summer for some remarkable evenings of music and racing.”
The Newmarket Nights series continues to set the standard for value-packed entertainment in the East, combining thrilling afternoon racing with full headline performances from some of the nation’s biggest music stars. With a single ticket granting access to both world-class racing and live music, fans enjoy an unforgettable afternoon (and night out) at exceptional value. The experience is further enhanced by a diverse range of food options, from vibrant street food offerings to Newmarket’s renowned selection of outstanding restaurants.
Tickets for KAISER CHIEFS will be on sale at 10am on Friday 30th January via thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket, priced starting from £36. There will be a presale at 10am on Thursday 29th January for those on the Newmarket Racecourses mailing list, register here.
Tickets for all shows in the Newmarket Nights season are now on sale.
2026 Newmarket Nights Season
Friday 19th June – FIVE
Friday 26th June – BASEMENT JAXX
Friday 17th July – MADNESS
Friday 31st July – AITCH
Friday 7th August – JESSIE J
Friday 14th August – CRAIG DAVID’S TS5
Saturday 22nd August – KAISER CHIEFS – Summer Saturday Live
