Edwardtide at Westminster Abbey
During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, the king and saint whose shrine lies at the heart of the Abbey. St Edward was canonised in 1161, and to this day pilgrims come to pray at his shrine.
Join us for one of our festal services, or take part in the National Pilgrimage.
Experience Edwardtide at Westminster Abbey
Play video
Highlights
Tuesday 13th October 2026
The Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 1163, 1269
Friday 16th October 2026
Evensong sung by the Choirs of Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral
Saturday 17th October 2026
National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor
Sunday 18th October 2026
Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 1269
Services
Feast of the Translation of Saint Edward the Confessor
Tuesday, 13th October 2026
5.00pm - 6.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Joint Evensong with the Choir of Westminster Cathedral
Friday, 16th October 2026
5.00pm - 6.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Edward the Confessor
Saturday, 17th October 2026
9.00am - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey
Sunday, 18th October 2026
10.30am - 11.30am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Evensong with the Mayors of London
Sunday, 18th October 2026
3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
National Pilgrimage Day
Our annual pilgrimage day gives you the opportunity to visit the Abbey and experience its beauty in an atmosphere characterised by prayer
