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.
Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for ANZAC Day
Thursday, 25th April 2024
12.00pm - 1.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
A Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Stirling Moss
Wednesday, 8th May 2024
11.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
A Service to Commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale
Wednesday, 15th May 2024
6.30pm - 7.30pm
The Abbey
Attendance by invitation only
More about the Commonwealth
Find out more about the Abbey's connection with the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth at the AbbeyPast special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Westminster Abbey to honour the life of Sir Stirling Moss
Thursday, 21st March 2024
Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Monday, 11th March 2024
Westminster Abbey marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLI
Monday, 4th March 2024
Scouts celebrate at annual Service of Thanksgiving
Friday, 23rd February 2024
Families celebrate Christmas at royal carol service
Sunday, 24th December 2023
Judges mark the start of the new legal year
Monday, 2nd October 2023
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
