Ozzy Osbourne's last show with Black Sabbath broke box office records

Ozzy Osbourne closed his career with an emotional concert in Birmingham alongside Black Sabbath and iconic rock figures. The event became the highest-grossing charity concert in history.

The night marked the end of an era for Ozzy, who took the stage despite his health problems.

A grand farewell for Ozzy Osbourne

In his hometown of Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne starred in what will be remembered as his final concert. Seated due to his delicate physical condition, he performed classic songs such as "Crazy Train", "Mr. Crowley", and "Mama I'm Coming Home".

The show was titled Back to the Beginning. It featured the presence of Black Sabbath and a star-studded guest list: Steven Tyler, Slash, James Hetfield, and many more rock and heavy metal icons.

Charity concert fundraising record

The event was historic not only for its musical significance but also for its charitable impact. With an estimated fundraising of 190 million dollars, it became the most successful charity concert since the renowned Concert for Bangladesh in 1971.

The event director, Tom Morello, confirmed the figure through his social media. Billboard magazine also highlighted that this number far exceeded the initially reported 140 million.

Who will receive the funds raised

According to the organizations involved, the funds will be distributed among the Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Hospice, and the Cure Parkinson's foundation. The latter works to combat the disease that has affected Osbourne since 2019.

The concert was watched live by 40,000 people in the stadium and more than 5.8 million followed it online. A turnout that reflects the magnitude of the event.

Other charity concerts that made history

Over the decades, many concerts have sought to make a difference through music. Some of the most notable were:

• FireAid 2025: With Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Green Day, it raised more than 100 million dollars for fire victims in Los Angeles.
• Live Aid (1985): With shows in London and Philadelphia, it raised 100 million dollars to fight famine in Africa.
• One Love Manchester (2017): Organized by Ariana Grande, it raised 12 million dollars for the victims of the attack at Manchester Arena.
• We Are The World: The single composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie raised 60 million for the same cause as Live Aid.