07/06/2025 On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham for a farewell concert. Here's a look at the wild life of the "Prince of Darkness," including the time Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne performed his last show in Birmingham weeks before his death, with moving tributes from his family afterward Back to the Beginning was a benefit concert by the English rock band Black Sabbath, with a number of supporting artists. It took place on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, England, very near where the band was formed in 1968. The event concluded with the final live performances of both the band and lead singer Ozzy Osbourne; it also marked the first time since 2005 that the The event marks the end of an era for both Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Ticketmaster confirmed that the historic concert will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025. The event brings the band back to their roots in the city where heavy metal was born. How to Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Last Concert The concert is set to take place on July 5 in Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England. Weeks before his death at the age of 76, Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance ended with a heartfelt message to his fans. The Black Sabbath star died ‘surrounded by love’, according to a Rock’n’roll farewells often don’t last, but Black Sabbath and its frontman Ozzy Osbourne tonight (July 5) gave what they’ve insisted will be their final live performances ever as part of a Ozzy Osbourne reveled in being on stage a final time during his final Black Sabbath concert, just weeks before his death. Ozzy Osbourne performed one last time on July 5, less than three few weeks before he passed away at age 76 on July 22. Late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's July 5 farewell performance generated about $190 million for children's hospitals and Parkinson's research charities. Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs on stage at British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park on July 4, 2014, in London. Redferns via Getty Images Learning was difficult for him due to dyslexia In a recent issue of Classic Rock, Ozzy explained that the upcoming concert at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, will not only close his own performance career but also mark the end of Black Sabbath as a live band. “ It’s very important,” Ozzy said about the show. “ The original Sabbath will never be on stage together again. Icons of Metal come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance July 5th at Villa Park. All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert performance was in July 2025. Ozzy Osbourne performed for the last time earlier tonight (Saturday, July 5) at the "Back To The Beginning" event at the Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy played a five-song set with Key Takeaways www.soundspheremag.com | Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath will livestream their final concert globally, allowing fans worldwide to witness their farewell performance on July 5, 2025. Black Sabbath's original lineup reunited to close out Ozzy Osbourne's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert on July 5, 2025. Get the Ozzy Osbourne Setlist of the concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, England on July 5, 2025 and other Ozzy Osbourne Setlists for free on setlist.fm! Ozzy Osbourne died at 76 on July 22, 2025. His death comes just weeks after his final show on July 5. The show marked a reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates and an epic farewell to fans. Ozzy Osbourne performed his final concert with Black Sabbath on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, while sitting on a bat-themed throne. The 76-year-old rocker was diagnosed with
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