Birmingham is making history on July 22, 2026 with the city’s first-ever Ozzy Day, a full city-wide celebration honoring rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and his lasting connection to his hometown. The free event transforms Birmingham’s city center into a living tribute with live music performances, public art installations, and special programming across iconic locations including the Black Sabbath Bench, Birmingham Museum&Art Gallery, Bullring, and Selfridges. The celebration brings together businesses, cultural organizations, and public spaces to create an unforgettable experience for rock fans, music lovers, and Birmingham residents who want to honor a true global icon.
The day features some seriously impressive programming that’ll appeal to anyone who loves music and community. Bostin Brass, the five-piece brass band that performed at Ozzy’s funeral procession one year ago, returns with pop-up performances at five locations throughout the day, playing Ozzy and Black Sabbath classics. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is delivering a special lunchtime concert at Bullring. Fans can capture free Polaroid memories with Ozzy the Bull at Birmingham New Street Station, grab limited-edition t-shirts at Selfridges featuring Ozzy’s farewell concert graphic and all 52 Birmingham gigs listed on the back, and visit the Birmingham Museum&Art Gallery to see the“Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero”exhibition showcasing his iconic throne.
Beyond performances and festivities, Ozzy Day invites fans to share their stories and memories with the Birmingham Music Archive, which will compile all messages into a commemorative guestbook that celebrates his impact on the city and the world. A specially commissioned series of digital films will document the day’s artistic moments, performances, and fan tributes, creating a lasting record of how Birmingham honors its legendary son. Whether you’re a longtime Black Sabbath devotee or simply appreciate cultural celebrations, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something special. Are you planning to celebrate Ozzy Day in Birmingham on July 22?
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