Services and times

See a complete list of the Abbey's upcoming choral services and organ recitals.

This week's services

3rd - 9th May 2026
Sunday, 3rd May 2026
Fifth Sunday of Easter
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Morning Prayer St Margaret's Church
said with hymns
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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers

Chaminade Messe pour deux voix égales
Leighton The Lord is my shepherd
Langlais Hymne d'actions de grâces 'Te Deum'

Preacher: The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Bach Wir essen und leben wohl
Leighton Responses
Purcell Evening Service in G minor
Bach Christ lag in Todes Banden
Bach Prelude and Fugue in G

Preacher: The Venerable Andrew Hillier KHC Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons and Priest Vicar

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Adam Field, Bath Abbey

Rheinberger Tempo moderato (Sonata IV in A minor Op 98)
Bach Fuga sopra il Magnificat BWV 733
Karg-Elert Saluto Angelico (Cathedral Windows Op 106)
Bate Cantilena (Four Reflections)
Howells Psalm-Prelude Set 2 no 3

6.00pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said with hymns

Preacher: The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster

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Monday, 4th May 2026
English saints and martyrs of the Reformation era
8.00am Holy Communion Florence Nightingale Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer Quire
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Benenden School

plainsong Responses
Dyson Evening Service in C minor
Chilcott Evening Hymn

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Tuesday, 5th May 2026
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat
Tallis Responses
Victoria Magnificat sexti toni
Vento Nunc dimittis quarti toni
Tallis Sermone blando angelus

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Wednesday, 6th May 2026
The Coronation of His Majesty The King, 2023
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Chapel of the Holy Name
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer Quire
said
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Thursday, 7th May 2026
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat
Tallis Responses
Victoria Magnificat septimi toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis secundi toni
Gabrieli Maria stabat ad monumentum foris

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Friday, 8th May 2026
Julian of Norwich, spiritual writer, c 1417
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat
Tallis Responses
Morales Magnificat quinti toni
Viadana Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Palestrina Surrexit pastor bonus

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Saturday, 9th May 2026
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir

plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat
Smith Responses
Stanford Evening Service in C
Britten Rejoice in the Lamb
Vaughan Williams Prelude and Fugue in C minor

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge.

Service times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

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