Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final Farewell Tour—‘Prince of Darkness’ Set to Bow Out with 2026 Global Spectacle
After decades of defining heavy metal and cementing his place as one of rock’s most iconic figures, Ozzy Osbourne has officially announced his final farewell tour. Dubbed the “Final Scream: Farewell World Tour 2026”, the tour will mark the end of an era as the legendary “Prince of Darkness” takes his final bow on the global stage.
At 77 years old, Osbourne remains a larger-than-life figure whose influence spans generations. Speaking in a statement released earlier today, Ozzy shared, “This tour means everything to me. I’ve given my life to music, and my fans have given me theirs. It’s time to say goodbye—properly, and loudly.” The announcement came with a dramatic teaser trailer featuring clips from his historic career, including early Black Sabbath footage, solo highlights, and backstage moments from recent years.
The tour is set to kick off in Los Angeles in March 2026, before hitting major cities across North America, Europe, South America, Japan, and Australia. The final date has been scheduled for August 8, 2026, at London’s Wembley Stadium—a homecoming show that is already being billed as one of the most anticipated concerts of the decade.
Osbourne’s health has been a major topic of concern in recent years. Following multiple surgeries, a Parkinson’s diagnosis, and a string of postponed tours, many fans feared they’d seen the last of the metal icon. However, Ozzy has spent the past year in recovery and rehabilitation, reportedly regaining enough strength and confidence to commit to one last global tour.
The setlist promises to be a career-spanning spectacle, with classics from his Black Sabbath days like “Paranoid” and “War Pigs,” alongside solo anthems like “Crazy Train,” “No More Tears,” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Special guests are rumored to include Zakk Wylde, Tony Iommi, and even Post Malone, who previously collaborated with Osbourne in 2019.
Longtime fans and rock enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their emotions—ranging from excitement to bittersweet nostalgia. Music critic Lisa Marshall wrote, “Ozzy’s farewell tour is not just another retirement—it’s the closing chapter of heavy metal’s most unpredictable, electrifying saga.”
Tickets for the tour go on sale this July, with VIP packages, limited-edition merchandise, and a commemorative documentary in the works.
If this really is the end, Ozzy Osbourne is making sure it’s a send-off fit for the legend he’s become. One last scream. One final night. The Prince of Darkness is ready to say goodbye—on his own terms.
