Ozzfest Rises from the Ashes: The Prince of Darkness Returns!

In a thrilling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the metal community, Sharon Osbourne, the fierce manager and widow of rock royalty Ozzy Osbourne, confirmed in a recent interview with Metal Hammer that the iconic Ozzfest will make its long-anticipated return next year. This time, the festival will take place at Villa Park, the hallowed ground of Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham, UK—where Ozzy delivered a show-stopping performance at the "Back To The Beginning" gig back in July 2025. "It's going to be at Villa Park again," Sharon declared, leaving fans hungry for details on whether the event will stretch across two nights. "That’s up for the fans to tell me," she teased.

When it comes to the lineup, Sharon is keeping the cards close to her chest. "Of course we’re speaking to people," she mentioned cryptically, hinting at the potential of jaw-dropping acts without spilling the beans just yet. However, metalheads can expect announcements soon, as the excitement surrounding Ozzfest's revival builds to a fever pitch.

Sharon's ambitions extend beyond Birmingham, with plans to bring Ozzfest stateside. "We wanna hear from everyone where we should go in America," she stated in a February 2026 episode of "The Osbournes" podcast. The aim is to showcase a fresh wave of talent, ensuring that the spirit of Ozzy, who has always championed new artists, remains alive in the festival's ethos.

With whispers of a two-day spectacle in Birmingham followed by another duo of shows in North America, fans are left in a frenzy, eager to see what the Osbournes will conjure up next. "Yeah. And then see how it does. And then if people want it, we'll be there [in the] following years," Sharon affirmed, already plotting the course for future festivals.

In a candid moment, Sharon reminisced about what made Ozzfest special: "It was more fun. When you go to other festivals, everybody's so uptight. But that was always the thing about our festival... it was a summer camp." Die-hard fans may also have reason to rejoice, as Sharon expressed a desire to see the metal legend Rob Halford grace the stage, hinting that JUDAS PRIEST could be in the cards for a future lineup.

As the metal world prepares for Ozzfest’s grand return, one thing is clear: the festival that changed the landscape of heavy music is back, and it promises to deliver the raw, unfiltered energy that only Ozzfest can provide. So, mark your calendars and keep your ears to the ground—this is just the beginning of a new chapter in heavy metal history.