Black Sabbath's 1976 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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Black Sabbath had 47 concerts in 1976

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 12, 1976
Black Sabbath

Technical Ecstasy

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Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse, New York, United States
Dec 11, 1976
Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent

Black Sabbath

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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Dec 10, 1976
Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
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Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Dec 09, 1976
Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent / Mother's Finest
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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
Dec 08, 1976
Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
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Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 06, 1976
Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Dec 04, 1976
Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent / Mother's Finest
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 03, 1976
Black Sabbath
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Music Hall Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 02, 1976
Black Sabbath / Montrose Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Dec 01, 1976
Black Sabbath / Van Halen

Never Say Die

Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 30, 1976
Black Sabbath

Technical Ecstasy

Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Nov 29, 1976
Mothers Finest / Black Sabbath International Amphitheatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Nov 28, 1976
Black Sabbath / Boston
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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
Nov 26, 1976
Black Sabbath / Black Oak Arkansas / Target

Technical Ecstasy Tour

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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 25, 1976
Black Sabbath / Black Oak Arkansas
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Charleston Civic Center Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Nov 24, 1976
Black Sabbath / Tommy Bolin / Mothers Finest
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International Amphitheatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 23, 1976
Black Sabbath

Technical Ecstasy

Knoxville Civic Coliseum Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 13, 1976
Black Sabbath

Technical Ecstasy

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Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
Nov 12, 1976
Black Sabbath
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Spokane Coliseum Spokane, Washington, United States
Nov 11, 1976
Black Sabbath
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Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States

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Black Sabbath - Paranoid

Black Sabbath / Heart / Boston
Oct 31, 1976
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Boston - More than a Feeling

Black Sabbath / Heart / Boston
Oct 31, 1976
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Heart - Barracuda

Black Sabbath / Heart / Boston
Oct 31, 1976
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Black Sabbath / Boston
Nov 9, 1976
 Fresno, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent on Dec 10, 1976 [023-small]

Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
Dec 10, 1976
 Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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Black Sabbath on Nov 5, 1976 [804-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 5, 1976
 San Diego, California, United States
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Black Sabbath on Nov 5, 1976 [242-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 5, 1976
 San Diego, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent on Nov 10, 1976 [404-small]

Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
Nov 10, 1976
 Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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Black Sabbath on Nov 13, 1976 [974-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 13, 1976
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Black Sabbath / Black Oak Arkansas on Nov 25, 1976 [080-small]

Black Sabbath / Black Oak Arkansas
Nov 25, 1976
 Charleston, West Virginia, United States
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Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent on Dec 6, 1976 [632-small]

Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
Dec 6, 1976
 New York, New York, United States
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Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent on Dec 10, 1976 [052-small]

Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent
Dec 10, 1976
 Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent / Mother's Finest on Dec 9, 1976 [790-small]

Black Sabbath / Ted Nugent / Mother's Finest
Dec 9, 1976
 Landover, Maryland, United States
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Black Sabbath on Nov 5, 1976 [789-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 5, 1976
 San Diego, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / Boston on Oct 29, 1976 [355-small]

Black Sabbath / Boston
Oct 29, 1976
 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Black Sabbath / Heart / Boston on Oct 31, 1976 [536-small]

Black Sabbath / Heart / Boston
Oct 31, 1976
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Hard Rock
Classic Rock
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Blues Rock
UK
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
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Alternative Metal
Stoner Rock
Doom Metal
England
Heavy
Traditional Doom Metal
Birmingham
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Birmingham Metal
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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 86 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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