According to BirminghamLive, Sharon Osbourne has announced her intention to bring Ozzfest back. The festival is planned to return in 2027, with the first stop being Birmingham, specifically Villa Park Stadium. Two dates are planned for Villa Park Stadium in 2027.
After the Birmingham dates, Ozzfest plans to come to America. Sharon Osbourne said, "Ozzfest is coming back! " She added, "We want to do two days at Aston Villa and then come to America.
Ozzfest is coming back! Now you have to plan these things two years up front, so we're looking at 2027, Aston Villa!
" The specific dates in 2027 for the Villa Park Stadium shows have not been announced, and which cities or venues in America are being considered remains unclear. " Which new young talent or specific bands will be featured in the 2027 Ozzfest lineup is still unknown. She noted that reaction to Ozzfest will dictate whether it is held again after the 2027 dates, saying, "We'll see how it does.
" Ozzfest was an incubator for heavy metal talent, travelling the globe with all-day events. It hasn't been held since New Year's Eve 2018 when it was in California. The festival was created 30 years ago when Lollapalooza refused to book Ozzy.
We want to do two days at Aston Villa and then come to America. We want to hear from everyone where we should go in America.
Bands including Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Slayer, Pantera, and Machine Head have performed at Ozzfest over the years. In related news, Back To The Beginning was the biggest heavy metal gig in history, held at Villa Park Stadium in July 2025, and Yungblud picked up a Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his supergroup performance of Changes at the Birmingham show.
We've got to find a lot of new young talent, because that's what your dad would want.
We'll see how it does. And if people want it, we'll be there.