Events at Westminster Abbey

Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families – there’s something at the Abbey all through the year. 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.

Prince William and Catherine Middleton at the altar at Westminster Abbey

FEATURED EVENT

Inside the Royal Wedding

Tickets for the tour are currently unavailable. We will be updating this page with information regarding tickets shortly.

16th July - 18th August 2021 (selected dates) | 4.00pm | The Abbey

£10

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Summer Organ Festival: Matthew Jorysz

Summer Organ Festival: Matthew Jorysz

Tuesday, 27th July 2021

7.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£15

An illustration of a mixed race family

Holiday Highlights

24th July - 31st August 2021

The Abbey
Included in the price of admission

In the Beginning was the Word

In the Beginning was the Word

4th April 2021 - 4th April 2022

Online
Free (but donations welcome)

Hidden Highlights tour

Hidden Highlights tour

16th July - 28th August 2021

The Abbey
£15

Summer Sessions: Organ Lates

Summer Sessions: Organ Lates

14th July - 25th August 2021

The Abbey
£7 - £18

Brass on the Grass: lunchtime concerts

Brass on the Grass: lunchtime concerts

28th July - 8th September 2021

12.00pm (doors open) - 2.00pm
College Garden
Free

Summer Sessions: Jay Johnson

Summer Sessions: Jay Johnson

Wednesday, 28th July 2021

4.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£7 - £18

Luna Cinema: Knives Out

Luna Cinema: Knives Out

Thursday, 29th July 2021

7.30pm (doors open)
Dean's Yard
£13.50 - £18

Luna Cinema: The Dark Knight

Luna Cinema: The Dark Knight

Friday, 30th July 2021

7.30pm (doors open)
Dean's Yard
£13.50 - £18

Luna Cinema: The Greatest Showman

Luna Cinema: The Greatest Showman

Saturday, 31st July 2021

7.30pm (doors open)
Dean's Yard
£13.50 - £18

Luna Cinema: Notting Hill

Luna Cinema: Notting Hill

Sunday, 1st August 2021

7.30pm (doors open)
Dean's Yard
£13.50 - £18

A collection of organ stops

Summer Organ Festival: Peter Holder

Tuesday, 3rd August 2021

7.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£15

Summer Sessions: Simeon Hammond Dallas

Summer Sessions: Simeon Hammond Dallas

Wednesday, 4th August 2021

4.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£7 - £18

Prince William and Catherine Middleton at the altar at Westminster Abbey

Inside the Royal Wedding

16th July - 18th August 2021 (selected dates)

4.00pm
The Abbey
£10

Summer Sessions: Joncan Kavlakoglu

Summer Sessions: Joncan Kavlakoglu

Wednesday, 18th August 2021

4.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£7 - £18

An outdoor performance of Much Ado About Nothing

Illyria – Much Ado About Nothing

26th & 27th August 2021

6.30pm (doors open) - 9.45pm
Dean's Yard
£9 - £15

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