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

2nd - 8th April 2023
Sunday, 2nd April 2023
Palm Sunday
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ferguson It was in that train
Radcliffe Responses
Victoria Magnificat primi toni a 4
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Tallis In jejunio et fletu
Bach Prelude in C minor BWV 546i

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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Monday, 3rd April 2023
Monday of Holy Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
plainsong Responses
Guerrero Magnificat secundi toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis
Victoria Vere languores nostros

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Tuesday, 4th April 2023
Tuesday of Holy Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ferguson It was in that train
Radcliffe Responses
Weelkes Short Service
Lassus Timor et tremor

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