Services and times

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

You are also able to see our calendar for the weeks ahead and view orders of service for selected services.

 

This week's services

22nd - 28th February 2026
Sunday, 22nd February 2026
First Sunday of Lent
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ayleward Responses
Dyson Benedicite in F
Stanford Benedictus in C
Brahms Mein Jesu, der du mich

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Rheinberger Cantus missae
Stanford Beati quorum via integra est
Mendelssohn Allegro moderato e serioso (Organ Sonata in F minor)

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Mudd Let thy merciful ears, O Lord
Ayleward Responses
Walmisley Evening Service in D minor
Wesley Wash me throughly from my wickedness
Franck Prière

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Simon Hogan, Southwark Cathedral

Bowen Fantasia in G minor
Smyth Prelude (O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid)
Leighton Aus der Tiefe (Heinlein)
Smyth Fugue (O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid)
Vierne Allegro (Symphonie II)

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Palestrina Missa Aeterna Christi munera
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord
Ireland Capriccio

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

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Monday, 23rd February 2026
St Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, c 155
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 Choristers of Westminster Abbey; attended by representatives of the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam

plainsong Audi benigne Conditor
plainsong Responses
Watson Evening Service in F
Bach Bete aber auch dabei

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Tuesday, 24th February 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 Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner of the Republic of Guyana

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Humfrey Evening Service in E minor
Purcell Remember not, Lord, our offences

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Wednesday, 25th February 2026
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, 26th February 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 Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Wood Evening Services in E flat
Harris Faire is the heaven

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Friday, 27th February 2026
George Herbert, priest, poet, 1633
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Pyx Chamber
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Victoria Magnificat octavi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Tallis In ieiunio et fletu orabant sacerdotes

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Saturday, 28th February 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 Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Gibbons The Short Service
Allegri Miserere mei Deus
Parry Eventide

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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.