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. 

Today marks one year since we lost Ozzy, but if his family has anything to say about it, they don't want today to be about sadness.

Jack asked fans to celebrate by sharing their favorite Ozzy stories. Whether it was the first time you heard Black Sabbath, your favorite concert, or a chance meeting with Ozzy himself, Jack said that's exactly what his dad would've wanted.

Sharon shared one of Ozzy's most Ozzy quotes:

"When you want to remember me, just yank up the music really loud... and just headbang."

She also said he was one of the funniest people she'd ever known and never tried to be anything other than himself.

Kelly shared a heartbreaking post about what the last year has been like. She wrote that she doesn't just miss her dad, she misses who she was before losing him. She also said she still feels his presence in everyday life and sees so much of him in her son.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward all shared heartfelt messages remembering their longtime friend and bandmate, saying there will never be another Ozzy.

Even though he's gone, his legacy continues to grow. Work is still moving forward on an Ozzy biopic, and his family is also developing an AI-powered digital version of Ozzy that will eventually let fans interact with him in his own voice.

One year later... Ozzy may be gone, but he's definitely not forgotten.

Happy Ozzy Day.

July 22nd #ozzyday ✌️🤘 pic.twitter.com/IGdMZfJkf1

— Jack Osbourne (@JackOsbourne) July 21, 2026

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