Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne Announce 'Back To The Beginning' Farewell Concert at Villa Park
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
Local hotel rates surged up to 725% near Villa Park, reflecting high demand for Black Sabbath's farewell concert.
Tickets sold out rapidly, driving resale prices from £200 to thousands, with over 60,000 fans queuing for just 42,000 seats.
The event features Black Sabbath’s original lineup and top-tier supporting acts, including Metallica and Guns N’ Roses.
Attendees of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, Back To The Beginning, slated for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, can expect significant challenges beyond securing tickets. Local hotels have dramatically increased their rates by up to 725% to accommodate the influx of fans.
For instance, the three-star Apollo Hotel on Hagley Road, located approximately 15 minutes from Villa Park, now offers a superior double room without breakfast for £619 on Hotels.com on the night of the concert. In stark contrast, the same room was available for only £75 when booked a week earlier on June 28. Similarly, the on Broadway Plaza, just 14 minutes away, has raised its room rate from £53.99 to £319.99 for July 5. In Yardley, a 22-minute drive from the venue, a Travelodge room costs £303.99 on the event night compared to £47.99 if booked a week in advance.
