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

15th - 29th July 2026

College Garden
Free (no booking required)

Photograph of gelli printing of plants, with green and blue paint, with a hand holding it in place and another lifting the paper up

Workshop: Gelli printmaking

Friday, 17th July 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Abbey
£20

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

Tour: Hidden highlights

13th - 31st July 2026

The Abbey
£15

Tour: Abbey unlocked

Tour: Abbey unlocked

3rd - 31st July 2026

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

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Talk: The Countess

Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

6:30pm - 7:30pm
St Margaret's Church
£5

Photograph of families in College Garden enjoying different activities with a range of chairs and tables laid out. Wesminster Abbey is visible in the background. The foreground includes an illustration of a parent and child who are excited, with the parent pointing upwards.

Family day: London fun

Thursday, 23rd July 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
College Garden
Free (booking required)

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

Tour: Memorials and memory

29th & 30th July 2026 (selected dates)

The Abbey
£10

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Late: Abbey after hours

Wednesday, 29th July 2026

The Abbey
£15

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

Tour: Hidden highlights

1st - 29th August 2026

Times vary
The Abbey
£15

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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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