Central BID has announced two exhibitions set to open in Birmingham celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and the album art of the original Black Sabbath line-up – just in time for their historic homecoming concert at Villa Park.

The free-to-enter exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery called ‘Working Class Hero’ (25 June-28 Sept, 2025) showcases Ozzy’s most prestigious international honours – including Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame accolades, MTV awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars honours and a selection of his platinum and gold discs which recognise millions of record sales around the world, alongside photography and video that charts his journey from “a working-class kid from Aston” to becoming the world’s most recognisable global rock legend.

Fans can also enjoy a free outdoor Black Sabbath photography exhibition in Victoria Square, showcasing archive images of all four founding members of the band; Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne, alongside iconic album artwork and fascinating facts about the band’s Birmingham roots.

And on nearby Navigation Street, outside New Street Station, world-famous spray artist Mr Murals has created a stunning 40-metre street-long artwork in tribute to Black Sabbath featuring their iconic logo and lifelike portraits throughout the last seven decades. The perfect spot for a Sabbath selfie this summer.

Together, these attractions form a landmark tribute to one of the most influential rock bands in history.

With a free museum exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime concert, and open-air artwork displays in the heart of the city, Birmingham is the global destination for Black Sabbath fans this summer.