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.

Our in-person events are held at Westminster Abbey, London. Our online events are available worldwide.

All events

A depiction of a nurse looking up in a stained glass window. A rainbow and feet of other people can be seen behind her.

Hidden Highlights tour - September

2nd - 30th September 2023 (selected dates)

Various times
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

10th September - 17th December 2023

The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

An exhibition in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, with display panels below large stained glass windows

Coronation exhibition

8th April - 30th September 2023

Chapter House
Included in the price of admission

Eucharist with Ordination and Consecration

Eucharist with Ordination and Consecration

Friday, 29th September 2023

11.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Invitation only

The back of several judges' heads

A Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year in England and Wales 2023

Monday, 2nd October 2023

11.30am - 12.30pm
The Abbey
Invitation only

A depiction of a nurse looking up in a stained glass window. A rainbow and feet of other people can be seen behind her.

Hidden Highlights tour - October

3rd - 27th October 2023 (selected dates)

Various times
The Abbey
£15

Chorister Experience Day

Chorister Experience Day

Saturday, 7th October 2023

10:00am - 4:00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)

Religious imaginings of the future in a time of crisis

Religious imaginings of the future in a time of crisis

Wednesday, 11th October 2023

1.00pm - 2.00pm
Online
Free (registration required)

Paterson Joseph presents The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Paterson Joseph presents The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Thursday, 12th October 2023

6.00pm - 9.00pm
St Margaret's Church
£5 - £20

Edwardtide Pilgrimage 2023

Edwardtide Pilgrimage 2023

Saturday, 14th October 2023

09:30 - 16:00
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Guided tour: Have your say

Guided tour: Have your say

16th October - 1st December 2023

11.00 - 12.00
The Abbey
£11.55

Abbey Late: Exploring memorials

Abbey Late: Exploring memorials

Wednesday, 18th October 2023

4.30pm - 7.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission

A family dress up in grey shrouds and wigs

Family Day: Living memory

21st October & 18th November 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission

A father and son (who is wearing a wig) playing with a model skull

Family Day: Monumental memories

24th - 26th October 2023

10.00am - 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission

The clock tower of St Margaret's Church, Westminster

Events at St Margaret's Church

Find out about the upcoming services and events taking place at St Margaret's Church.

Upcoming events at St Margaret's Church

Other Events

Marilynne Robinson giving a lecture at Westminster Abbey in 2017

Institute lectures

View videos and listen to podcasts of past Institute lectures.

Past lectures
A group of children and their parents participate in a family learning session in Westminster Abbey's cloisters

Family days out

We run a lively programme of events for families throughout the year.

Family visiting