Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's choice to play a final reunion gig in Birmingham has been described as a "homecoming" that recognises the city's status in music culture. The music icons will headline a one-day festival at Villa Park on 5 July dubbed "the greatest heavy metal show ever".

The final Black Sabbath show - Back To The Beginning - will feature a number of great bands and artists including Metallica

Ozzy Osbourne will be joined by the likes of Metallica, Sleep Token, Sammy Hagar, Alice in Chains, Halestorm Lamb of God, and many, many more.

Black Sabbath have just announced one final gig with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, as the band's original line up - completed by Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - will be coming together to play at Villa Park.

The Back To The Beginning all day show at Birmingham's Villa Park will feature sets from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon.

Black Sabbath have announced a mammoth farewell show at Villa Park, Birmingham, on July 5. Entitled Back To The Beginning: The Final Show, it will feature the original Sabbath line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward playing together for the first time in 20 years.

For the final time, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne will perform on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham with support including Metallica, Slayer, and Pantera.

The heavy metal legend will be joined by the original Black Sabbath line-up at Villa Park Stadium on Saturday, July 5, 2025. And not only that, he's going to be joined by a who's who of musical heroes. All the details are in our live blog below.

Metallica, Slayer and Pantera join line-up for farewell to heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham in July