Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final World Tour

The Godfather of Heavy Metal embarks on his last global trek after decades of touring

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Eight years ago today, heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne announced the North American dates of his final world tour, titled "No More Tours II." This was Osbourne's second farewell tour, following his initial "No More Tours" trek in 1992. However, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman couldn't stay away from the stage, returning for numerous tours over the following decades. Now, at the end of the 2010s, Osbourne is finally ready to hang up his mic and retire from global touring.

Why it matters

Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most influential artists in heavy metal history, helping to define the genre with his work with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist. His decision to embark on a final world tour marks the end of an era, as fans bid farewell to the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" and his decades-long live performance career.

The details

Osbourne announced the North American leg of his "No More Tours II" trek, which was set to kick off on August 30, 2018, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and conclude on October 13, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was to be the final leg of the tour, which had already seen Osbourne perform shows in South America and Europe earlier that year. In his announcement, the legendary singer stated that while this would be his "final world tour," he couldn't rule out doing "some shows here and there" in the future.

  • Ozzy Osbourne announced the North American dates of his "No More Tours II" farewell tour on February 6, 2018.
  • The North American leg of the tour was scheduled to run from August 30 to October 13, 2018.
  • Osbourne had already performed shows in South America and Europe earlier in 2018 as part of the "No More Tours II" trek.

The players

Ozzy Osbourne

The legendary heavy metal singer and frontman of Black Sabbath, known as the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" for his pioneering work in the genre.

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What they’re saying

“This will be my final world tour, but I can't say I won't do some shows here and there.”

— Ozzy Osbourne

What’s next

Osbourne's "No More Tours II" trek was set to kick off in August 2018 and conclude in October of that year, marking the final global tour for the heavy metal icon.

The takeaway

Ozzy Osbourne's decision to embark on his final world tour signifies the end of an era for one of the most influential figures in heavy metal history. Fans will have one last chance to see the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" perform live on a global scale before he potentially steps away from extensive touring, cementing his legacy as a true pioneer of the genre.