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.
A Service of Thanksgiving by the Benefact Group
Wednesday, 8th June 2022
3:00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Invite only
Past special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service
Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service
Thursday, 12th May 2022
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend ANZAC Day Service
Monday, 25th April 2022
The life of The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated at Service of Thanksgiving
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
The life of Dame Vera Lynn honoured at Abbey service
Monday, 21st March 2022
Members of The Royal Family attend Commonwealth Day service
Monday, 14th March 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