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 Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed that the original Black Sabbath line-up will reunite for the star' 'final bow' at Villa Park Stadium this summer. On Saturday, July 5 2025, Ozzy will be joined by Tony 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. The venue choice holds special significance as Birmingham is where Black Sabbath formed in 1968 and first developed the sound that would define an entire genre. The event will mark a remarkable On Saturday 5 July, something historic is happening in Birmingham. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to BirminghamWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Not just a concert, not just a homecoming — but the final live performance of Ozzy Osbourne, back where Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath headline the 'Back to the Beginning' charity concert, Saturday, July 5, in Birmingham, England. Here's how to stream. Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, just weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath on July 5. Here's everything to know about the benefit concert and the rocker's parting words to fans from the stage. Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert in Birmingham will bring together Black Sabbath’s original lineup and a star-studded lineup including Metallica and Slayer. Don't miss this historic event! In a moment that will echo through the annals of rock history, legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has announced that his upcoming performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park on Saturday, July 5th will be his final live appearance — a farewell to the stage after more than five decades of iconic music, chaos, and charisma. 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 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 Ozzy Osbourne took the stage for his last-ever solo set at the "Back to the Beginning" concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5th). Ozzy Osbourne is coming to Villa Park in Birmingham on Jul 05, 2025. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne performed his last show in Birmingham weeks before his death, with moving tributes from his family afterward Witness the legendary Ozzy Osbourne’s final full concert performance, captured live at Villa Park, Birmingham, on July 5, 2025. This powerful show marks the These are all of the supergroups playing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert in Birmingham. 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! 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 We've got the setlists of everyone who performed at the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath 'Back to the Beginning' concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. Broadcast directly from Birmingham’s Villa Park, fans around the world will now be able to watch the entire metal family come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy. Ozzy Osbourne ’s health issues have been well documented in recent years, but the ‘Prince Of Darkness’ vowed he’d return to the stage for a royal send off at some point in the future. That time has come. Heavy metal heavyweights from past and present will come together at Birmingham’s Villa Park on 5 July 2025 to celebrate pioneers Black Sabbath in their final ever show titled
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