Ozzfest returns to UK stadium a year after Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional farewell gig

MUSIC festival Ozzfest has announced its return to a particular UK stadium – a year on from Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional farewell gig. The legendary rock star died in July 2025 aged 76 just weeks after taking to the stage one final time. Ozzfest – co-founded by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne – will return to a meaningful stadium next year Credit: Getty Images – Getty Earlier this year, Sharon confirmed the festival would return Credit: Getty Ozzy’s final performance had been with his band mates at Aston Villa’s stadium Villa Park in Birmingham – near where he grew up. Taking to Instagram, Ozzfest confirmed the 2027 event would be returning to the football arena. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! The post caption read: “Ozzfest 2027 at @AstonVilla’s Villa Park – more info on everything coming soon!“ One person commented: “OG Black Sabbath with guest vocalists would be great.” Read more on Ozzy Osbourne Ozzfest will be back at Villa Park – where Ozzy had his farewell performance Credit: Instagram/theozzfest (L to R: Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne) Credit: Getty Another wrote: “Ozzfest with no Ozzy headlining is just gonna hit harder this time.” While a third penned: “Keeping Ozzy’s legacy alive.” Created by Ozzy and his widow Sharon Osbourne, Ozzfest has featured an array of artists specialising in rock and metal music. It has featured acts including Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Slipknot and Papa Roach, to name a few. Most read in TV The annual event ran between 1996 and 2018 and was well known for featuring performances from Ozzy and his band, Black Sabbath Speaking on son Jack Osbourne‘s podcast earlier this year, Sharon confirmed the event’s return. She said: “2027, it’s coming back – Aston Villa. “We wanna do two days in Aston Villa and then come to America. “We wanna hear from everyone about where we should go in America.” Comment now