Black Sabbath Concert History

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. The band initially performed under the names Polka Tulk Blues Band and later Earth, before adopting the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They became known for lyrical themes influenced by horror and the occult, as well as for the use of down-tuned guitars. Their first three albums, "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid" (both 1970)...

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Past Black Sabbath Tours & Concerts

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Jul 05, 2025

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Black Sabbath / Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica / Guns N' Roses / Slayer / Tool / Pantera / Supergroup B / Gojira / Alice In Chains / Supergroup A / Lamb Of God / Halestorm / Anthrax / Rival Sons / Mastodon
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Black Sabbath / Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica / Guns N' Roses / Tool / Slayer / Pantera / Halestorm / Gojira / Alice In Chains / Lamb Of God / Anthrax / Mastodon / Rival Sons / Sammy Hagar / Tom Morello / Steven Tyler / KK Downing / Jake E. Lee / David Draiman / Lzzy Hale / Billy Corgan / Rudy Sarzo / Scott Ian / David Ellefson / Chad Smith / Mike Bordin / Frank Bello / Whitfield Crane / Papa V Perpetua / Andrew Watt / Vernon Reid / Ronnie Wood / YUNGBLUD / Adam Wakeman / Danny Carey / Adam Jones / Nuno Bettencourt / Travis Barker / Eloy Casagrande / Sid Wilson / Mario Duplantier / marina viotti / II Show all bands
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Villa Park Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 23, 2025
Black Sabbath Village Hall Low Hesket, England, United Kingdom
Sep 10, 2022
Black Sabbath Rochester Memorial auditorium Rochester, New York, United States
Sep 03, 2022
Blue Öyster Cult / Black Sabbath / Shakin Street

Blue Oyster Cult & Black Sabbath - Black and Blue Tour

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XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Apr 24, 2021
Black Sabbath The End Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Apr 03, 2021
Black sabbath Scotia Bank Centre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mar 09, 2021
Black Sabbath Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Nov 29, 2020
Black Sabbath HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas, United States
May 11, 2019
A Salute to Grammy Legends
Black Sabbath / Garth Brooks / Cheech & Chong / George Clinton and Parliment Funkadelic / Johnny Mathis / Dionne Warwick / Julio Iglesias / Sam Moore / Rival Sons / more*
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Dolby Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
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Nov 17, 2017
Black Sabbath
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Birmingham N E C Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 16, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

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Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Sep 11, 2017
Black sabbath Citi Field New York, New York, United States
Apr 24, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons The SSE Hydro Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Feb 04, 2017

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The End DVD - NEC Arena

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Feb 04, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

The End

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Genting Arena Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Feb 02, 2017
Rival Sons / Black Sabbath

The End

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Birmingham NEC Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Jan 31, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

The End

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The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Jan 29, 2017
Rival Sons / Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

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The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Jan 26, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

Black Sabbath

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First Direct Arena Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Blue Öyster Cult / Black Sabbath / Shakin Street
Aug 10, 1980
 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Blue Öyster Cult / Black Sabbath / Shakin Street
Aug 10, 1980
 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Back To The Beginning
Jul 5, 2025
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 5, 2025
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 5, 2025
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Andrew W.K. on Jul 31, 2013 [176-small]

Black Sabbath / Andrew W.K.
Jul 31, 2013
 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Reignwolf / Black Sabbath on Apr 26, 2014 [311-small]

Reignwolf / Black Sabbath
Apr 26, 2014
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / Andrew W.K. on Sep 1, 2013 [325-small]

Black Sabbath / Andrew W.K.
Sep 1, 2013
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Jun 11, 1978 [492-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Jun 11, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Jan 24, 1972 [529-small]

Black Sabbath
Jan 24, 1972
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Oct 18, 1975 [531-small]

Black Sabbath
Oct 18, 1975
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Nutz on Mar 4, 1977 [532-small]

Black Sabbath / Nutz
Mar 4, 1977
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Nov 5, 1995 [534-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 5, 1995
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Nov 4, 1995 [535-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 4, 1995
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Axxis on Sep 9, 1989 [544-small]

Black Sabbath / Axxis
Sep 9, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Waysted on May 21, 1986 [547-small]

Black Sabbath / Waysted
May 21, 1986
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Mar 16, 1982 [579-small]

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Mar 16, 1982
 Springfield, Illinois, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
British
Blues Rock
UK
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
English
Alternative Metal
Stoner Rock
Doom Metal
England
Heavy
Traditional Doom Metal
Birmingham
UK Doom Metal
Birmingham Metal
Proto Doom
Heavy Blues
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Ominous
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Latest Setlist (07/05/2025):

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  1. Sabbra Cadabra
  2. War Pigs
  3. N.I.B.
  4. Iron Man
  5. Paranoid

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 3 concerts
2022 2 concerts
2021 3 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2017 16 concerts
2016 95 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 33 concerts
2013 68 concerts
2012 13 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 14 concerts
2007 77 concerts
2005 47 concerts
2004 29 concerts
2001 37 concerts
2000 1 concert
1999 76 concerts
1998 20 concerts
1997 28 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 94 concerts
1994 74 concerts
1992 63 concerts
1991 1 concert
1990 53 concerts
1989 63 concerts
1988 1 concert
1987 22 concerts
1986 49 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 32 concerts
1983 82 concerts
1982 86 concerts
1981 48 concerts
1980 157 concerts
1978 106 concerts
1977 88 concerts
1976 47 concerts
1975 81 concerts
1974 57 concerts
1973 39 concerts
1972 85 concerts
1971 188 concerts
1970 196 concerts
1969 82 concerts
1968 20 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Aug 07, 2025

Hey fellow Sabbath fans,

I’m trying to track down more info about an epic moment that happened during Ozzfest on June 24, 1997 at Mile High Stadium in Denver.

During Black Sabbath’s performance of “War Pigs,” right when Ozzy sang “Satan laughing spreads his wings” and threw his arms in the air, a bolt of lightning struck—lighting up the sky and sending the crowd into a frenzy. I remember hearing it was caught on camera and even mentioned in a local newspaper (Rocky Mountain News or Denver Post), but I haven’t been able to find any footage or articles.

If you were there:

Do you remember that moment?

Did you see it happen?

Do you have any photos, video, or clippings from the show?

Was it ever shown on TV or published in the paper?

This moment has become part of Sabbath legend, and I’d love to help preserve it properly. Any memories or leads would be amazing!

Rock on 🤘

Jul 24, 2025

Black Sabbath did not show up for this gig.

Dec 02, 2020

Original line up, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Gezzer" Butler, Bill Ward

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