Ozzy Osbournes Iconic Throne to Be Displayed in Birmingham Museum Ahead of 2026 Exhibition

Sharon Osbourne has donated the metal‑looking throne that Ozzy Osbourne used for his final live performance to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. The chair will be on public display as part of the museum’s "Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" exhibition, which runs until 27 September 2026. The move coincides with the first anniversary of the singer’s death and offers fans a free, up‑to‑the‑minute look at the symbol of his last show.

The throne was crafted specifically for Ozzy and was last seen on stage at the "Back to the Beginning" concert held on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Aston, just a short distance from the Birmingham neighbourhood where Ozzy and his Black Sabbath bandmates grew up. The concert was announced as his final performance; the artist died 17 days later. The chair, which has become synonymous with the final show, is now being returned to the city that launched his career.

"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," Sharon Osbourne said in a statement released with the donation.

Birmingham Museums Trust, which runs the museum, added that the throne is "instantly recognisable to fans around the world and represents a powerful final chapter in Ozzy’s remarkable career." Co‑chief executives Sara Wajid and Zak Mensah said the museum was "delighted to display Ozzy’s throne" and that the exhibition "offers visitors a special opportunity to come together, remember Ozzy and celebrate the legacy of a true Birmingham legend."

The "Working Class Hero" exhibition opened in June 2025, one month before the Back to the Beginning show, and has already attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. According to the museum, more than 640,000 people are estimated to have visited the exhibition since it opened.

Central BID Birmingham, which works closely with the city council to promote the area, said it had 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." Chair Sam Watson added that the city was "determined to bring this iconic throne back to the home city first, a place he loved so much, and for his fans to be able to visit."

Birmingham City Council member Deborah Harries highlighted the cultural significance of the display. "Ozzy Osbourne is one of Birmingham’s most foremost cultural figures, and it is only right that we continue to honour his extraordinary legacy here in the city where his journey began," she said. Harries also noted that the exhibition "demonstrates the global pull of Birmingham’s musical heritage" and that the council would "promote other Sabbath‑related activity to experience in the city over the summer."

The throne’s arrival at the museum comes as part of a broader effort to preserve and showcase Birmingham’s music history. The exhibition includes photographs, memorabilia and audio recordings that chronicle Ozzy’s career, from his early days with Black Sabbath to his solo work. The display is free to the public, with no booking required.

The museum’s Gas Hall, where the throne will be displayed, has been a venue for major exhibitions for decades. The "Working Class Hero" pop‑up is scheduled to run until September 2026, giving visitors several months to experience the iconic chair and the surrounding artefacts.

In summary, the donation of Ozzy’s throne by Sharon Osbourne to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery marks a significant moment in the preservation of the artist’s legacy. The free exhibition provides an accessible tribute that aligns with the first anniversary of his death and the city’s ongoing celebration of its musical heritage.