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 woman holding a small paintbrush and wearing a magnifying headset conserving the Coronation Chair

Lunchtime Talk: Craftmanship and conservation

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

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

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 tour group within St Margaret's Church next to Westminster Abbey, with a large colourful stained-glass window behind them

Tour: Stories in glass

11th - 16th May 2026

The Abbey
£15

Photograph of two people looking at objects in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey

Late: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
£10

Lunchtime Organ Recital: The Music of César Franck

Lunchtime Organ Recital: The Music of César Franck

Wednesday, 20th May 2026

1:00pm - 2:00pm
St Margaret's Church
£10

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

20th & 27th May 2026 (selected dates)

The Abbey
£15

Lecture: Why aren't there more beautiful places?

Lecture: Why aren't there more beautiful places?

Thursday, 21st May 2026

6:30pm - 7:45pm
The Nave
Free (booking required)

Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture Events Lectures
Photograph of adult leading a tour group in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey

Tour: Memorials and Memory

Thursday, 21st May 2026

The Abbey
£10

Photograph of two adults standing, looking down at a gallery case with historic objects within the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey

Dementia Friendly Visit: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Thursday, 21st May 2026

2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Free (booking required)

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