In what promises to be one of the most emotional and electrifying rock tours in recent memory, Ozzy Osbourne has announced his official farewell tour, teaming up with British alt-rock sensation YUNGBLUD. Titled “The Final Howl”, the 2026 tour will serve as both a swan song for the Prince of Darkness and a torch-passing event to a new generation of rock rebels.
This isn’t just another concert series — it’s a historical moment in rock music. After decades of dominating the stage with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, Ozzy’s final ride will celebrate his monumental legacy while embracing the future of alternative rock through YUNGBLUD, whose raw energy and fearless style have drawn comparisons to the rock icons of the past.
Ozzy, now 77, has been open about his health battles and the toll years of touring have taken on him. Yet, despite the odds, he’s returning for one last roar across the globe. “I owe it to the fans — they made me who I am. ‘The Final Howl’ is for them,” Osbourne said in a press release. “And YUNGBLUD… he reminds me of myself in the early days. Wild, defiant, unpredictable.”
YUNGBLUD (real name Dominic Harrison), on the other hand, called the opportunity “the most unreal, surreal, f**king mind-blowing moment of my life.” Known for his genre-defying sound and youth-empowering anthems, he views the tour not only as a celebration but also a mission. “We’re bringing chaos, honesty, and blood-pumping music to every city. This is history, and I’m honored to be part of it.”
“The Final Howl” will kick off in Los Angeles on May 2, 2026, with stops in major cities including Chicago, New York, Toronto, Berlin, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, and London, before closing in Birmingham, UK, Ozzy’s hometown, on September 25, 2026 — a full-circle farewell in the city where his legend began.
The tour’s production is rumored to be nothing short of cinematic. Long-time Osbourne collaborators and a few surprise guests are expected to join select dates, while each show will feature a specially curated setlist blending Ozzy’s solo hits, Sabbath classics, and even collaborative performances with YUNGBLUD.
More than just a concert, The Final Howl will include visual tributes to Ozzy’s five-decade career, rare archival footage, and an interactive fan segment allowing audiences to share memories that shaped their connection to his music. Fans are advised to arrive early for an immersive pre-show experience unlike anything the rock world has seen.
While the announcement sparked excitement, it also stirred bittersweet emotions among lifelong fans. Many had hoped Ozzy would tour forever, a living monument to rock’s glory days. But with this final chapter, he ensures he exits on his own terms — loud, proud, and surrounded by the next generation of disruptors.
Tickets are expected to sell out within hours of release. VIP packages will offer exclusive merch, signed memorabilia, and backstage meet-and-greets with both artists. A limited-edition tour album titled “The Final Howl Sessions” is also set to drop ahead of the first show, featuring brand-new music from Ozzy and YUNGBLUD.
Critics and fans alike are already calling the tour a “once-in-a-lifetime convergence of eras.” It’s a high-voltage reminder that legends never truly fade — they evolve, they inspire, and in Ozzy’s case, they howl one last time before the curtain falls.
As the world braces for a tour that will echo through rock history, The Final Howl stands not just as Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell, but as a declaration: Rock is still alive, still snarling, and ready to burn the stage one more time.
