Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Bat Throne Returns Home as Birmingham Prepares Special Tribute One Year After His Final Performance

Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary bat throne is set to return to his hometown of Birmingham next month, where it will be displayed to commemorate the first anniversary of the rock icon’s passing.

The striking Gothic-inspired throne was originally created for Ozzy’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024. It later became one of the defining images of Black Sabbath’s monumental Back to the Beginning farewell concert at Villa Park on July 5.

Beginning on July 1, 2026, the throne will become a centerpiece of the free Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, giving fans another opportunity to celebrate the Prince of Darkness and his remarkable legacy.

Reflecting on the announcement, Sharon Osbourne said: “As we approach the one-year anniversary of Back to the Beginning, it feels fitting that Ozzy’s throne, which has now become synonymous with his final performance, would be placed in the museum, where it can be seen by the fans who loved him.”© Ross Halfin

Ozzy Osbourne at the Back to the Beginning concert

Organized by Central BID Birmingham and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in partnership with the Osbourne family, the Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition has become one of the city’s most popular attractions. Since opening in June 2025, it has drawn more than 640,000 visitors and has already been extended twice.

Following overwhelming public interest, the exhibition will now remain open through September 27, 2026.

Sam Watson, chair of Central BID Birmingham, said: “Since the momentous Back to the Beginning gig last year, Central BID has been working closely with the Osbourne family to bring Ozzy’s throne back to Birmingham, so fans can see it up close and feel the spirit of Ozzy is still with everyone.

“We were determined to bring this iconic throne back to Ozzy’s home city first, a place he loved so much and for his fans to be able to visit, and we are grateful to Sharon and her family for allowing us to make this happen.”