Ozzy Osbourne is to be honoured by his hometown of Birmingham with the first-ever ‘Ozzy Day’ this month. Find all the details below.
The city will come together to celebrate the late Prince Of Darkness next Wednesday (July 22), which marks the one-year anniversary of his death.
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According to a post on Central BID Birmingham‘s official Instagram page, the day will feature a free “city centre programme of music, memories and tributes” to Osbourne.
Fans can also expect a public art series dedicated to the Black Sabbath icon, as well as special live performances and shared moments nodding to his “life, legacy and Birmingham roots”.
Ozzy The Bull – the mechanical bull from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which was later named after Osbourne – will even be dressed up for the occasion.
The official ‘Ozzy Day’ is delivered by Central BID and OPUS (Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces) in partnership with Birmingham City Council, Birmingham New Street and Westside BID.
Visitors will be invited to explore the places that helped shape Osbourne’s story, with activities at the Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham New Street Station, Bullring, Selfridges and Martineau Place.
One year on from the funeral procession where Bostin Brass performed, the five-piece brass band will once again bring the music of Osbourne and Black Sabbath to the streets of Birmingham with a series of pop-up performances.
A special lunchtime show by the musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is scheduled to take place at Bullring.
Birmingham Music Archive will also be at Birmingham New Street to invite fans to share their stories, memories and reflections on the star’s extraordinary impact on Birmingham and the world. They’ll be able to add their messages to a commemorative guestbook.
OPUS has commissioned a series of short films, too, documenting Birmingham’s tribute to Osbourne.
Additionally, a bespoke limited-edition T-shirt has been produced, with a “triumphant” graphic from the singer’s farewell concert, ‘Back To The Beginning’. All 52 gigs he played in Birmingham throughout his career are listed on the reverse, as both a solo artist and with Sabbath.
Sam Watson, Chair of Central BID Birmingham, said: “Ozzy Day is a fantastic example of Birmingham working together to celebrate the legendary Ozzy Osbourne.
“By bringing together businesses, cultural organisations and public spaces, we’re creating a city-centre-wide experience that encourages people to celebrate the legacy of a truly global, Birmingham-born icon.”
Those who aren’t attending can keep up with the events by following #OzzyDay on social media. You can find more information here, and check out Central BID’s ‘Celebrating Black Sabbath In The City’ map here.
To further mark ‘Ozzy Day’, a new ‘Patient Number 9’ Golden Ale has been launched in partnership with Hobsons Brewery. Visit here for details.
Earlier this year, Sharon Osbourne shared plans for the Ozzy exhibition in Birmingham to “tour the world” with his “personal” items. She previously revealed that she was “seriously thinking” about running to be the next Mayor of Birmingham.
After Ozzy died last summer, aged 76, fans pushed to rename Birmingham Airport in his honour, and put a petition forward on Change.org. He was posthumously given the Birmingham Lord Mayor’s Award on what would have been his 77th birthday last December.
Ozzy’s death came just 17 days after he played his final-ever live show as a soloist and with Black Sabbath at Birmingham’s Villa Park. His death certificate confirmed his cause of death to be a heart attack, while also citing coronary heart disease and Parkinson’s. The document listed his occupation as “Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend”.
In February, Ozzy was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BRITs 2026 in Manchester.
Sharon shared a tribute to her late husband on their first wedding anniversary since his death earlier this month. Previously, she responded to those who were calling an upcoming AI avatar of Ozzy a “cash grab” – telling them that she “doesn’t need your fucking money”.
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