**New Era: Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne Announces 2026 Farewell Tour – ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era**
In a historic moment that marks both a celebration and a goodbye, **Ozzy Osbourne** has officially announced **Black Sabbath’s 2026 farewell tour**, aptly titled **“One Last Ride.”** This final global tour will give fans a chance to see the pioneering heavy metal band live one more time, closing the book on over five decades of thunderous riffs and iconic performances.
The tour, set to kick off on **May 8, 2026**, in **Los Angeles**, will see Black Sabbath perform in major cities across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Notable stops include **New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, São Paulo, Tokyo**, and **Sydney**. The final show is scheduled for **September 30, 2026**, in the band’s hometown of **Birmingham, UK** — a fitting tribute to where it all began.
“This is it,” Ozzy Osbourne shared in a statement that blended nostalgia with gratitude. *“We started this journey in Birmingham, and it feels right to finish it there. It’s been an unbelievable ride, and we want to say goodbye properly — with the fans who made it all possible.”*
The tour will reunite Ozzy with original members **Tony Iommi** and **Geezer Butler**, alongside drummer **Tommy Clufetos**, who has played with the band since their previous tours. The setlist is expected to span the full range of Sabbath’s legendary discography, from era-defining tracks like “Paranoid” and “Iron Man” to deeper cuts cherished by longtime fans.
Tickets are slated to go on sale **early 2026**, and demand is predicted to be overwhelming. For millions worldwide, **“One Last Ride”** isn’t just another concert — it’s a final salute to a band whose music shaped the very essence of heavy metal.
As Black Sabbath prepares for their last bow, the legend of their sound and spirit remains immortal.
