Ozzfest Returns in 2027 for Three U.K. and North American Dates
WHO:
Billboard - Ozzfest, described as an iconic hard rock tour, is returning under the leadership of co-founder Sharon Osbourne; the announcement identifies the U.K., U.S. and Mexico as the host countries.
Spin Magazine - Ozzfest will carry Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy into a new era with three dates across the U.K., U.S. and Mexico.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Ozzfest was launched by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne; Live Nation is promoting the 2027 dates, and Sharon Osbourne is curating the lineup.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Sharon Osbourne said, “Ozzy was the first to launch his own traveling metal festival,” and, “Ozzfest will always remain an important part of Ozzy's legacy.”
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Ozzy’s son Jack Osbourne said the 2027 edition “is not gonna be a multi-day thing” and would be “one day.” He said the festival would include new artists and likely “at least one unsigned artist.”
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Jack Osbourne said Ozzfest organizers are considering artists’ availability, festival commitments and fees. He named Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Slipknot and System of a Down as acts associated with past Ozzfests.
WHAT:
Loudwire - Sharon Osbourne said “50 percent” of the 2027 Ozzfest lineup is confirmed.
Consequence of Sound - An “Early Bat” ticket presale is scheduled to begin through Ticketmaster at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, November 6th.
Billboard - Ozzfest will return for three dates in 2027, marking the tour’s 30th anniversary.
Spin Magazine - Ozzfest will hold three dates in 2027 in the U.K., U.S. and Mexico.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The 2027 shows are scheduled for July 10 at The National Bowl, September 11 at Glen Helen Amphitheater and September 18 at Estadio GNP Seguros.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The Mexico City event will be Ozzfest’s first in Mexico. The full lineups will be announced in the coming months.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The return will be the first Ozzfest since Ozzy Osbourne’s death and his 2025 farewell concert, “Back To The Beginning.” Ozzfest’s last edition was a New Year’s Eve 2018 show at The Forum in Los Angeles.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Sharon Osbourne said Ozzfest would not be a traveling festival in 2027; tentative plans call for taking it on the road in 2028 and beyond if demand warrants.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The inaugural Ozzfest was held in 1996. It was described as the first national hard rock music festival of its kind.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The 2018 Los Angeles show drew 12,465 fans and generated $1.2 million in ticket sales, according to Pollstar. Tickets cost $59.50 to $179.50.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The 2018 bill included Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Jonathan Davis, Body Count and Zakk Sabbath; Zakk Sabbath headlined a second stage outside.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - More than 17,000 people attended the 2017 all-day Ozzfest, headlined by Ozzy. Ozzfest and Slipknot’s Knotfest merged for a two-day event that year.
WHERE:
Billboard - The three-date run will include the U.K., U.S. and Mexico.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The U.K. show is at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes; the U.S. show is at Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California; and the Mexico show is at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.
WHEN:
Billboard - Ozzfest is scheduled to return in 2027.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - The scheduled show dates are Saturday, July 10, 2027; Saturday, September 11, 2027; and Friday, September 18, 2027.
WHY:
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Sharon Osbourne said she would like to “mix up the genres” for Ozzfest’s next iteration.
Spin Magazine - The return is intended to carry Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy forward.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Sharon Osbourne said Ozzfest was a platform for new talent and described its atmosphere as “a summer camp.” She said its return continues an important part of Ozzy’s legacy.
HOW:
Loudwire - Ozzfest began as an alternative after Lollapalooza shunned Ozzy Osbourne as he sought a comeback from retirement.
Loudwire - The inaugural 1996 Ozzfest was a two-day festival; it became a traveling festival in 1997 and expanded to the U.K. for the first time in 1998.
Loudwire - Ozzy Osbourne scaled back his participation in 2006, performing only on select dates.
Loudwire - Ozzfest shifted from a touring event to a single-destination show in 2013.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Sharon Osbourne said Ozzfest was a brand that could work without Ozzy, and that Ozzy had agreed it should continue.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Live Nation is promoting the three 2027 shows, and Sharon Osbourne is curating the lineup. Jack Osbourne said the event would be a one-day festival and retain a place for emerging acts.
(UPDATED November 6, 2026 07:01 UTC)
Ozzfest returns in 2027 for three shows across Britain, America and Mexico. Sharon Osbourne is curating the lineup, with half already confirmed. The one-day festivals will honor Ozzy’s legacy and spotlight emerging artists.
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(UPDATED November 5, 2026 22:13 UTC)
Ozzfest returns in 2027 for three shows, carrying Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy forward. Sharon Osbourne will curate the lineups, with emerging artists included. The one-day festivals visit the U.K., United States and Mexico, including Mexico City.
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(UPDATED November 5, 2026 19:12 UTC)
Ozzfest returns in 2027, marking its 30th anniversary and carrying Ozzy’s legacy forward. Sharon Osbourne will curate the lineup, including emerging artists. Three one-day shows span Britain, the United States, and Mexico.