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Sharon Osbourne Says Ozzfest 2027 Lineup Is 50-Percent Booked, Details Unreleased Ozzy Songs
Ozzfest will return in 2027 after a long hiatus, and co-founder Sharon Osbourne says about half of the line-ups have been booked. The announcement marks the revival of the festival after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, with Sharon saying his legacy should continue.
The three single-day dates are Milton Keynes on 10 July, San Bernardino on 11 September and Mexico City on 18 September. Sharon hopes the artists will be the same at each event, but no acts have been announced. She also said Ozzy recorded two unreleased songs for a film project with producer Andrew Watt, and that missing Black Sabbath studio, live and unreleased tapes have been traced to a person she did not name; she said the matter remains unresolved.
In short
- Ozzfest returns in 2027, with half the line-ups booked.
- The festival has dates in England, California and Mexico City.
- Sharon says two unreleased Ozzy songs and missing Sabbath tapes are in focus.
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The case for
Reviving Ozzfest could honour Ozzy Osbourne’s influence and give fans a shared way to celebrate his music, while creating opportunities for newer metal acts to reach a wider audience. Supporters may see continuing the festival as a fitting tribute, especially if the events are organised with care for his legacy.
The case against
Some may feel that bringing back a festival so closely associated with Ozzy so soon after his death risks turning remembrance into a commercial venture. With the line-ups still unannounced and the events spread across three countries, they may also question whether the revival can preserve the festival’s original character or meaning for fans.