SHARON OSBOURNE Confirms OZZY's Touring Days Are Over: 'He's Done. We're Going Home And Shutting The Door'

Summary

• Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzy Osbourne has performed live for the last time during the Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham.
• The event featured original Black Sabbath members, musical direction by Tom Morello, and tributes including one to Randy Rhoads.
• Despite retiring from the stage, Ozzy plans to keep recording music and collaborating with other artists in the studio.

Ozzy Osbourne’s long career on stage has officially come to a close. His final live performance took place on Saturday, July 5, during Back to the Beginning, a special concert event in Birmingham, the hometown of Black Sabbath.

According to Sharon Osbourne, this was not just another farewell. Speaking to Metal Hammer, she made it clear: Ozzy will not perform live again.

“One thousand per cent. Everything that Ozzy’s ever wanted to do, he’s done,” Sharon said. “Every place he’s ever wanted to go. He’s just had an incredible life. He’s done. Literally, after this we’re going to go home and shut the door.”

No Encore

The 75-year-old singer has dealt with serious health issues in recent years, including a rare form of Parkinson’s disease, multiple surgeries, and the long-term effects of a 2003 ATV accident.

Although he’s occasionally appeared at events like the Commonwealth Games and even considered a tour comeback, those hopes are now off the table.

This final show brought closure to a career that began in the late 1960s, when Ozzy helped launch the sound of heavy metal as frontman of Black Sabbath.

From Paranoid to Crazy Train, he built a legacy filled with unforgettable songs and chaotic energy. But according to Sharon, there’s no more stage to return to.

Saying Goodbye, On His Terms

Sharon explained that the idea behind Back to the Beginning came from Ozzy himself. He had one major regret: he never got to say goodbye to his fans properly. That regret became the foundation for this final concert.

“Ozzy kept saying that his one big regret was that he didn’t get to say thank you and goodbye to his fans. He just felt terrible about it,” she told Metal Hammer.

Organizing the event took about a year and a half, with help from Live Nation. The concert was built around honoring the legacy of Black Sabbath, bringing back the original members for one last performance.

Bill Ward, the band’s founding drummer, joined the lineup for the first time in two decades. Sharon said it was important to Ozzy that Ward was included, and they were “delighted he said yes.”

A Star-Studded Farewell

The event wasn’t just a Black Sabbath reunion. It featured performances by artists across the rock and metal world, with Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine acting as musical director.

Sharon said she chose him because of his leadership skills and musical vision.

“He just commands respect, no matter from who, people listen to his suggestions,” she said.

There was also a tribute to Randy Rhoads, Ozzy’s legendary guitarist who died in 1982. And while Ozzy performed only a short set, it was enough to mark a meaningful goodbye.

Charity Over Merch Tables

The show also raised money for three causes close to the Osbourne family: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.

Ozzy spent time in hospitals as a child and, according to Sharon, wants to help ensure that no child goes through the same kind of experience without support.

“Every penny goes to find a cure,” she said, emphasizing that the choice of charities was personal and purposeful.

Music, Still on the Table

Although Ozzy is stepping away from live performances, he’s not quitting music entirely. Sharon said he still enjoys being involved in recordings, especially guest appearances on other artists’ tracks.

“He likes going and playing on other people’s tracks. He enjoys it. So he won’t give up recording.”

Ozzy has made similar comments before, saying that his voice is still strong even if his body isn’t.

That distinction seems to be holding true. The door to live performance is closed, but the studio door may still be open.

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