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Ozzfest 2027 Begins Countdown to … Something
Ozzfest has started a countdown that is due to end at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, 5 November, raising expectations of a new announcement about the festival’s 2027 return. The reboot matters because the event has championed emerging metal acts and is set to return to both the United Kingdom and the United States.
The countdown follows cryptic social media posts, but no details of Thursday’s announcement have been confirmed. Sharon Osbourne said earlier this year she had discussed a revival with Live Nation; Ozzfest has since confirmed a Birmingham stop and US dates, its first there in nearly a decade. Launched in 1996, the festival last took place in 2018 as a one-day event in California.
In short
- Ozzfest’s countdown ends at 10 a.m. ET on 5 November.
- The festival is set to return in the UK and US in 2027.
- The lineup and other details have not been announced.
Explained simply
Launched in 1996 by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Ozzfest became a touring festival centred on heavy metal and hard rock. It gave newer bands a chance to reach larger audiences alongside established acts.
Sharon Osbourne said earlier this year that she had discussed bringing the festival back with concert promoter Live Nation. Ozzfest has confirmed a stop in Birmingham and dates in the United States; its last event was a one-day festival in California in 2018.
The return matters to metal fans and musicians because Ozzfest has been a platform for emerging acts. Its plans span the UK and US, though details of the 2027 line-up and format have not been confirmed.