Is Ozzfest Returning After 9 Years? Latest Post Sparks Excitement
- - Is Ozzfest Returning After 9 Years? Latest Post Sparks Excitement
Geca FloresFebruary 3, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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After nearly a decade away, the headbanging heavy metal and hard rock music festival Ozzfest has sent fans into a shockwave of excitement.
The prominent music event, founded by the late Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne in 1996, became a mecca for metalhead fans and concertgoers for over 22 years before its final run in 2018.
Following a long period of silence, Ozzfest hinted at a possible return through a cryptic social media post.
In an Instagram update, the post featured text reading, “Ozzfest could return–2027?” along with the caption that asked, “Will Ozzfest return in 2027??”
The post immediately sparked excitement from fans who expressed their enthusiasm and anticipation for the potential comeback of the legendary festival.
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“Bring back Ozzfest!” one wrote.
“Bring it back,” a fan echoed.
“Yes, it’s time to bring Ozzfest back!” a commenter said.
“That would be amazing,” another agreed.
“Please make this happen!!” a follower mentioned.
A fan also suggested sticking to the original elements and what OG fans loved about the music festival.
“Would be sick if they brought it back and did these things too!!! Public drum circle, guitar shredding content for anyone interested. Metal trivia contests on bands playing. Skateboard showcase,” one wrote.
Amid the buzz, some fear that Ozzfest may lose its original spark without the iconic Black Sabbath singer.
“It won’t be the same,” a follower noted.
“Nah. Let him rest. Nobody wants to go to something Ozzy won't be at,” a commenter added.
The same sentiment was shared by another who said, “Yo, no way without Ozzy, come on man.”
Sharon Osbourne’s Thoughts on Bringing Back Ozzfest
Speculation surrounding the return of Ozzfest intensified following comments from the music legend's widow about the festival.
Musicians Zakk Wylde, Geezer Butler, singer Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and singer Corey Taylor attend the Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor special announcement at the Hollywood Palladium in 2016.
In an interview with Billboard, she discussed intentions of bringing back the iconic event, though nothing has been confirmed.
"I’ve been talking to Live Nation about bringing [Ozzfest] back recently... “ she said, adding, “It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people. We really started metal festivals in this country. It was [replicated but] never done with the spirit of what ours was, because ours was a place for new talent. It was like summer camp for kids."
Regarding the possible lineup, the 73-year-old TV host did not name any specific bands but hinted at mixing up the genres.
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