Regular services

Evensong

This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems) from the rich Anglican musical tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey sing at Evensong with congregants seated behind them

When

See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.

Where

The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.

Evensong times

4th - 10th June 2023
Sunday, 4th June 2023
Trinity Sunday
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tchaikovsky Hymn to the Trinity
Smith Responses
Sumsion in G
Rachmaninoff Cherubic Hymn
Mendelssohn Allegro assai vivace (Sonata I)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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Monday, 5th June 2023
St Boniface (Wynfrith) of Crediton, bishop, Apostle of Germany, martyr, 754
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers

Handel How beautiful are the feet
plainsong Responses
Watson in F
Hurford Litany to the Holy Spirit

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Tuesday, 6th June 2023
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tchaikovsky Hymn to the Trinity
Tomkins Responses
Weelkes Short Service
Philips Tibi laus tibi gloria 

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Friday, 9th June 2023
St Columba, Abbot of Iona, missionary, 597
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tchaikovsky Hymn to the Trinity
Tomkins Responses
Tomkins First Service
Sheppard Libera nos salva nos

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Saturday, 10th June 2023
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Sheppard Libera nos salva nos
Tomkins Responses
Muhly Westminster Service
Brahms Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
Bairstow Andante serioso ma con moto (Sonata in E flat)

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.