Birmingham is bracing for total mayhem this July as the mighty Ozzy Osbourne returns home for his final performance—and he’s not coming quietly.
On July 5th, Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” festival will shake Villa Park to its core, promising what many are already calling “the greatest heavy metal show ever.” As Ozzy steps onto the stage for one last thunderous bow, fans from across the globe will descend on the birthplace of metal for a weekend of pure chaos, culture, and a whole lot of noise.
If you’re still looking for a place to crash—good luck. According to Booking.com, 96% of places to stay in Birmingham are already booked solid for the weekend, and the few remaining rooms? They’re going for a jaw-dropping $360 per night and up.
And it’s not just Sabbath fans battling for beds. With Jeff Lynne’s ELO playing the Utilita Arena, the Men’s Test Match at Edgbaston, the Godiva Festival, and Colmore Food Fest, Birmingham’s “July Super Weekend” is expected to attract over 300,000 visitors and pump nearly £20 million into the local economy.
Sharon Osbourne weighed in, saying, “Birmingham is a city which means so much to Ozzy… it all started here.”
So if you’re planning to witness history and feel the earth tremble under the weight of Birmingham’s sonic legacy, you better act fast—or pack a tent. Ozzy’s last wail is going to echo through the city—and the economy—for years to come.