Events at Westminster Abbey

Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone.

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Photograph of visitors chatting, drinking and watching the brass band, in the foreground, for an event in College Garden

Concert: Brass on the grass

5th - 26th August 2026

College Garden
Free (no booking required)

Photograph of two visitors looking at objects within the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries of Westminster Abbey

Tour: Hidden highlights

1st - 29th August 2026

The Abbey
£15

Tour: Abbey unlocked

Tour: Abbey unlocked

3rd - 28th August 2026

The Abbey
£150. Tickets will be released on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 2:00pm BST.

Photograph of member of the public chatting with member of staff wearing a red gown as part of visiting within Westminster Abbey

Late: Abbey after hours

19th & 26th August 2026 (selected dates)

The Abbey
£15

Photograph of two children at a family day reaching for art materials in College Garden at Westminster Abbey along with an illustrated girl who is looking in the same direction

Family day: Sensational science

Thursday, 20th August 2026

College Garden
Free (booking required)

Family
Photograph of a hand pressing down during a block printing workshop where there are green leaves being printed underneath

Workshop: Block printing

Friday, 21st August 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm
College Garden
£20

Photograph of adult leading a tour group in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey

Tour: Memorials and memory

Thursday, 27th August 2026

The Abbey
£10

Tour: Abbey unlocked

Tour: Abbey unlocked

1st - 23rd September 2026

8:30am - 10:00am
The Abbey
£150. Tickets will be released on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 2:00pm BST.

Photograph of His Majesty King Charles III's coronation in 2023 within Westminster Abbey

Tour: Coronations

1st - 28th September 2026

Times vary
The Abbey
£15

Photograph of two people sitting on chairs talking and enjoying themselves, with other people in the background within Westminster Abbey at an Abbey Association event

Exclusive Association Events

From unique tours to behind-the-scenes experiences, Westminster Abbey Association members get access to a programme of exclusive events alongside unlimited fast-track entry to the Abbey and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. 

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