It’s my final encore’: Ozzy Osbourne to perform for last time at Birmingham show. View Now⬇️⬇️

The Prince of Darkness is stepping into the spotlight one final time. This Saturday, Ozzy Osbourne will give his last-ever live performance at a monumental 10-hour concert in his hometown of Birmingham. For fans of heavy metal and rock history, this isn’t just a concert—it’s the closing chapter of a legendary career that helped define an entire genre.

The event, dubbed “The Final Encore”, promises to be more than just a farewell. It will see the original lineup of Black Sabbath—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—reunite on stage for the first time in years. For many, this reunion represents a full-circle moment. Black Sabbath started in Birmingham over five decades ago, and now, the band returns to its roots for one last thunderous performance.

Ozzy has long battled health issues in recent years, including Parkinson’s disease and complications from spinal surgeries. Despite this, he has remained committed to his fans, frequently expressing his desire to say goodbye on his own terms. Speaking to the press earlier this week, Ozzy said, “This is it. It’s my final encore. I owe it to Birmingham, to Sabbath, and to everyone who stood by me.”

The lineup of performers at the concert is a veritable who’s who of the metal world. Acts like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Metallica will take the stage, each paying tribute to Osbourne’s influence. The day-long festival will be a celebration not just of Ozzy’s work, but of the legacy of metal music as a whole.

Fans from all over the world have descended upon Birmingham to witness the historic occasion. Hotel bookings in the city have surged, and metalheads clad in black have taken over local pubs, exchanging stories of concerts past and what Ozzy’s music has meant to them over the years. There’s an electric, bittersweet energy in the air.

Few artists have had the kind of impact Ozzy Osbourne has. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, he was at the forefront of creating what we now know as heavy metal—dark, riff-heavy, and rebellious. His solo career, equally influential, gave us unforgettable anthems like “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” and “No More Tears.”

Ozzy’s stage presence, iconic voice, and fearless embrace of controversy helped carve out a permanent place for metal in mainstream music. He took risks, defied critics, and built an enduring persona that straddled the line between the bizarre and the brilliant. For younger fans who discovered him through The Osbournes reality show or his later solo work, Saturday’s show offers a rare glimpse into rock royalty in action.

The emotional weight of this show is not lost on the band either. Guitarist Tony Iommi said in an interview, “We’ve had our ups and downs, but at the end of the day, we’re family. Ending it all here in Birmingham feels like the only way it should be.” Bill Ward and Geezer Butler echoed the sentiment, calling the night “a celebration, not a eulogy.”

Ozzy’s wife and longtime manager, Sharon Osbourne, also confirmed that this will be his last live performance. “He’s put everything into this. It’s not just about the music—it’s about going out with dignity, surrounded by love, and doing it in the place that made him,” she said.

As night falls on Saturday, and Ozzy steps on stage one final time, fans will no doubt be holding back tears. The crowd will roar, the lights will flare, and that unmistakable voice will fill the arena—one last time. It won’t just be a concert; it will be a goodbye, a celebration, and a moment frozen in rock history.

The echoes of Ozzy’s music will live on, but this show marks the end of an era. An era of bat-biting theatrics, of Sabbath riffs that shook the world, of a man who refused to be ordinary. Ozzy Osbourne may be taking his final bow, but his legacy will never leave the stage.