Special services
We hold a wide variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, the Royal Family, or a national or international organisation.
Upcoming services
Attendance at our special services is usually by invitation only, but for some of them, you can apply for free tickets. Please check the listings below for details.
Past special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Musicians celebrated at St Cecilia service
Wednesday, 23rd November 2022
Judges mark the start of the 2022 legal year
Monday, 3rd October 2022
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, 19th September 2022
Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster
Tuesday, 5th July 2022
Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated
Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
Abbey marks anniversary of Grenfell tragedy
Tuesday, 14th June 2022
See more reports of Special Services held at Westminster Abbey.
St Margaret's special services
St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, also holds a number of special services each year, and some are open to the public.
Events at St Margaret's
