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 people on a tour group looking and taking photographs near a stone wall in Westminster Abbey

Tour: Medieval monastery

1st - 30th May 2026

The Abbey
£15

Tour
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

Wednesday, 27th May 2026

The Abbey
£15

Photograph of stone cloisters within Westminster Abbey with cartoon illustrations of a stonemason bent on one knee holding a small spade and a girl sticking her head out

Family Day: Budding Builders

Thursday, 28th May 2026

10:00am - 1:00pm
College Garden
Free (booking required)

Family
Photograph of multiple pencil drawings of the exterior of Westminster Abbey

Late: Art at the Abbey

Thursday, 28th May 2026

6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Abbey
£10

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

Tour: Coronations

1st - 30th June 2026

Times vary
The Abbey
£15

Photograph of people looking around the Chapter House, a space with medieval wall paintings and stained glass windows within Westminster Abbey

Lecture and conversation: The roots of democracy in Westminster

Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Nave
Free (booking required)

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

Tour: Memorials and Memory

4th - 24th June 2026 (selected dates)

3:00pm - 4:15pm
The Abbey
£10

Photograph of a group of visitors sitting listening to a talk within St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey

Lunchtime Talk: Margaret Beaufort - Survivor, Rebel, Conspirator

Wednesday, 10th June 2026

1:00pm - 1:50pm
St Margaret's Church
£5

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

10th & 24th June 2026 (selected dates)

4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Abbey
£15

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