Join us at Evensong
Our sung services, usually featuring the Choir of Westminster Abbey, are a special experience.
Worship & music
Westminster Abbey has been a place of worship since at least the tenth century. We hold services here every day and you are welcome to join us.
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Find out how to watch upcoming services as well as services on demand. Experience worship at Westminster Abbey from wherever you are in the world.
Services
| Sunday, 22nd February 2026 | ||
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| 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 |
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| 11.15am | Sung Eucharist | High Altar |
| sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey | Rheinberger Cantus missae 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 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 |
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| 6.00pm | Sung Eucharist | St Margaret's Church |
| sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort | Palestrina Missa Aeterna Christi munera Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster |
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Services are free of charge. Times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.
Photography is not permitted during services.
Music at Westminster Abbey
Sacred music is central to life at the Abbey. Here you can find out more about the work of our acclaimed choir and musicians.
