Accept celebrates 50 years of heavy metal in Stockholm

Author Ekaterina Iakiamseva - 16.5.2026

On May 6, 2026, legendary German heavy metal band Accept brought their 50th anniversary tour to Cirkus for a night dedicated to five decades of classic heavy metal. The show celebrated both the band’s legacy and their lasting influence on the genre. It delivered a set packed with timeless anthems and fan favorites.

The evening was opened by Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer, whose high-energy performance perfectly warmed up the crowd. Their set had old-school speed and traditional metal spirit.

Accept’s setlist took fans on a journey through the band’s history. It mixed iconic classics with deep cuts and special moments. The atmosphere inside the venue was electric as the audience sang along to every chorus and responded to every legendary riff. Songs like “Metal Heart,” “Princess of the Dawn,” and “Balls to the Wall” reminded everyone why Accept remain one of the defining names in heavy metal history.

One of the highlights of the night was the appearance of special guests Ola Englund, Fred Åkesson, and John Norum. They joined the band during selected songs, adding an extra level of excitement to an already unforgettable anniversary show.

Accept Setlist — Stockholm 2026

* Metal Heart
* Teutonic Terror
* Restless and Wild
* Run If You Can (with Ola Englund)
* Hellhammer
* Monster Medley
* Breaker
* Up To The Limit
* Love Child
* Fight It Back
* Neon Nights
* Princess of the Dawn
* Riff Orgy
* Pandemic
* Fast As A Shark (with Fred Åkesson)
* Son of a Bitch
* Balls to the Wall (with John Norum)
* Rebel

ENFORCER

ACCEPT