Overview
- Ozzfest announced Sept. 21 on its official Instagram that it will stage editions in both the U.K. and the U.S. in 2027 and asked fans for input while promising more details soon.
- The U.K. show is confirmed for Villa Park in Birmingham, the stadium that hosted Ozzy’s Back To The Beginning concert in July 2025.
- Sharon Osbourne says she has been negotiating with Live Nation and intends the revival to broaden beyond strict metal to spotlight emerging talent.
- Organisers have not released U.S. cities, dates, or lineups for 2027 and have suggested that a return to a multi-city touring format could follow in 2028 if demand is strong.
- Ozzfest began in 1996 as a platform for new heavy acts and helped launch bands such as Slipknot and System Of A Down, and the revival aims to restore that role after past pauses caused by rising managerial and financial pressures.