When was Ozzy Osbourne’s final stage held? Farewell tour, heartfelt tributes and more as Black Sabbath singer dies at 76

Just weeks before his death, Ozzy Osbourne closed his live show days with a big goodbye, joining Black Sabbath one more time on stage in Birmingham. The July 5 event at Villa Park had Osbourne on a huge black throne, talking to a large crowd of heavy metal fans, and saying how much it meant to be back on stage.

He was fighting health issues, as he had told everyone about his Parkinson's disease in 2019. On July 22, his family said that the famous singer had passed at 76, with his close ones around.

To close the star-studded At the Back to the Beginning concert, Ozzy Osbourne reunited with his former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. Drummer Bill Ward also made a rare appearance, jokingly called a "200-plus-year birthday cameo." The performance followed their earlier reunion two years ago at Black Sabbath's 30th anniversary show in Alabama, ending the night with a powerful and emotional finale.

It had a stacked line-up with Metallica, Anthrax, and Guns N Roses performing shows, but tributes were made by prominent individuals such as Jack Black, Ricky Gervais, and Dolly Parton.

The visibly emotional Osbourne stepped out to speak to the crowd after years of health woes to say how thankful he was at the time, stating that his comeback to the stage was indescribable after an almost six-year absence. Osbourne said:

"I don’t know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years. You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Ozzy Osbourne's final show reportedly to be released as concert film with rock legends and rare clips

A concert movie called Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow will be out early next year, reportedly. It shows what they say is the last live show of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The big goodbye was on July 5 at Birmingham's Villa Park.

It drew 40,000 people and had big rock stars like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Slayer. Stars like Jack Black, Steven Tyler, and Ronnie Wood also showed up, making the night even more special. The film plans to give a short but strong view of the whole day's concert. It won't just show the main acts but also cool, rare backstage clips and talks.

In a post on Osbourne’s X page, it says the show will honor the band's long impact and Ozzy’s work, focusing on big songs like War Pigs, Iron Man, and Paranoid. It aims to show the strong feeling and deep mood of his last goodbye in the city where it all started. It reads:

"Featuring thunderous performances of War Pigs, Iron Man, Children of the Grave, and a show-stopping Paranoid, the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal."

Tributes pour in for Ozzy Osbourne as fans and stars honor his final show and lasting legacy

Heartfelt notes have begun to fill up social media and news spots, with fans, other musicians, and big names praising Ozzy Osbourne’s last big show. Many are looking back on how deep his mark was on the growth of heavy metal and how big his years of work were to culture. Notes full of thanks and old memories are not just cheering for his music but also for his tough spirit and how he shaped rock's edges. From old mates to young ones moved by what he left, the praises show how much Ozzy's work touched many lives across ages. 

Someone posted:

"Ozzy Osbourne has transitioned to his next realm just a few weeks after giving his fans, one of the greatest and most aptly timed goodbyes in music history. An absolute rock god and music legend. Rock music would've never been the same without him. Sharon Osbourne, he couldn't have had a better and more loyal and loving wife than you. You're the reason we got to experience him for this long. Thank you for helping him say goodbye exactly the way he deserved. Ozzy, wherever you're going... I know you'll give them hell."

Ozzy Osbourne has transitioned to his next realm just a few weeks after giving his fans, one of the greatest and most aptly timed goodbyes in music history. An absolute rock god and music legend. Rock music would've never been the same without him.

Sharon Osbourne, he couldn't… pic.twitter.com/7yP7G735Io

— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) July 22, 2025

Another one posted:

"This legend will be missed!"

Rest in peace, Prince of Darkness!