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 bearded man standing in the Abbey pulpit pointing

Shakespeare in the Abbey

30th - 31st March 2023

Various times
The Abbey
£50

Hidden Highlights tour - March

Hidden Highlights tour - March

Friday, 31st March 2023

Various times
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Hidden Highlights tour - April

Hidden Highlights tour - April

1st - 22nd April 2023 (selected dates)

Various times
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession

Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession

Sunday, 2nd April 2023

11.00am - 12.30pm
The Abbey and St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)

Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet

Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet

Thursday, 6th April 2023

5.00pm - 6.45pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

An effigy of Jesus on the Cross

Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord

Friday, 7th April 2023

3.00pm - 4.15pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

People singing in the quire stalls

Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter

Saturday, 8th April 2023

8.00pm - 9.30pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day

Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day

Sunday, 9th April 2023

8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Congregation singing during a service

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sunday, 9th April 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

People singing in the quire stalls

Evensong on Easter Day

Sunday, 9th April 2023

3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

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

Family Tour: Easter at the Abbey

10th - 14th April 2023

11.00am - 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission

A crown decorated with jewels with a white rim. The word 'Coronation's is above the crown

Coronation exhibition

11th April - 30th September 2023

See visitor opening times
Chapter House
Included in the price of admission

Free Family Day: St Margaret's Birthday celebrations

Free Family Day: St Margaret's Birthday celebrations

Saturday, 15th April 2023

10.00am - 2.00pm
St Margaret's Church
Free

Wreath around the Grave of the Unknown Warrior

ANZAC Day Service 2023

Tuesday, 25th April 2023

12.00pm - 1.00pm
The Abbey
Invitation only

Koinonia Lecture: From contested to connected

Koinonia Lecture: From contested to connected

Tuesday, 9th May 2023

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lady Chapel
Free (booking required)

Church and Crown tour - May

Church and Crown tour - May

15th - 31st May 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 11.00am
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Hidden Highlights tour - May

Hidden Highlights tour - May

16th - 31st May 2023 (selected dates)

12.15pm - 1.30pm
The Abbey
£15

Abbey Late: Crowns, coronations and creativity

Abbey Late: Crowns, coronations and creativity

Wednesday, 17th May 2023

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

Chorister Experience Day

Chorister Experience Day

20th May & 7th October 2023 (selected dates)

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

From Black Theology to Black Lives Matter and Back Again lecture

From Black Theology to Black Lives Matter and Back Again lecture

Thursday, 25th May 2023

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

Church and Crown tour - June

Church and Crown tour - June

1st - 30th June 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 11.00am
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Hidden Highlights tour - June

Hidden Highlights tour - June

2nd - 30th June 2023 (selected dates)

12.15pm - 1.30pm
The Abbey
£15

Stories of a Photographer at the Abbey

Stories of a Photographer at the Abbey

19th June & 20th September 2023 (selected dates)

2.00pm - 3.00pm
The Abbey
£5 (members only)

Hidden Highlights tour - July

Hidden Highlights tour - July

1st - 31st July 2023 (selected dates)

12.15pm - 1.30pm
The Abbey
£15

Church and Crown tour - July

Church and Crown tour - July

1st - 29th July 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 11.00am
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Exterior of Westminster Abbey, showing the West Towers and the Sanctuary

A Service of Thanksgiving for The Lord Boyce

Thursday, 13th July 2023

11.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Free

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