Metalheads, get ready. Ozzfest is officially coming back — and the first stop is going to be incredibly meaningful.

After months of speculation, the resurrected Ozzfest has officially confirmed that its 2027 return will hit Villa Park in Birmingham, England, the hometown of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.

The announcement comes after Sharon Osbourne previously revealed plans to bring Ozzfest back next year. While the exact date and lineup have not been announced yet, the festival's social media accounts have now made the Birmingham return official.

And there couldn't be a more fitting location.

Villa Park was the site of "Back To The Beginning" in July 2025, the massive all-star concert that served as the final live celebration of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. It was also Ozzy's final live performance.

Just over two weeks after that historic show, Ozzy passed away at the age of 76.

Now, Ozzfest is returning to the same stadium where the Prince of Darkness took his final bow.

Jack Osbourne Says The 2027 Return Of 'Ozzfest' Will Take Place In A Single-Day Format, Main Headliner Announcement Expected Soon

Ozzy and his Black Sabbath bandmates originally came from Birmingham, making the city a crucial part of heavy metal history.

So bringing Ozzfest back to Birmingham isn't simply another festival announcement. It's a celebration of the music, the city and the legacy of the man who helped change heavy metal forever.

Sharon Osbourne has also previously indicated that conversations with potential artists have already been happening, meaning the lineup could be shaping up behind the scenes.

And Birmingham may only be the beginning.

Sharon has suggested that the 2027 revival will include North American dates, with plans reportedly calling for a two-day event in the U.S. following the Birmingham shows.

That means American metal fans could soon get their own Ozzfest comeback.

For fans who remember the original festival, that is huge news.

Ozzfest became one of the defining touring metal festivals of the late '90s and 2000s, introducing generations of fans to some of the biggest names in heavy music.

Now, after years away, the Ozzfest name is officially back.

The only question left is:

WHO'S GOING TO BE ON THAT BILL?

With no lineup announced yet, the speculation is already going to be wild. Will we see some of the legendary bands that helped make Ozzfest famous? Newer metal heavyweights? Or a combination of both?

Whatever happens, one thing is certain:

Ozzfest is coming back — and it's going home to Birmingham first.

And when those stage lights come on at Villa Park in 2027, it will be impossible not to think about the man whose music made all of this possible.

Long live Ozzy. Long live Black Sabbath. And welcome back, Ozzfest. 

Check out Sky News's report on the tape here! 

The Prince of Darkness passed away July 22nd surrounded by his family. Word has it that medics were called and worked to keep Ozzy alive for nearly 2 hours. The death certificate says he died from a Heart attack and it also says coronary artery disease and Parkinson's (diagnosed with in 2003) were contributing factors... 

According to a document obtained by the New York Times The certificate says Osbourne died of "(a) Out of hospital cardiac arrest (b) Acute myocardial infarction (c) Coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction (Joint Causes)." The document lists his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend." 

Ozzy's death came just 2 weeks after the "Back To The Beginning" Black Sabbath reunion charity concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England that raised over $190 million. The money will be distributed to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. The event, featured the original Black Sabbath lineup and many special guests, and is now recognized as the highest-grossing charity concert of all time.

Ozzy Osbourne is seen just two days before his death in a final heartwarming video having breakfast with his family. His daughter Kelly Osbourne, 40, shared the video with fans on her Instagram Story on July 20, just two days before the singer died.