The Abbey resounds to choral and organ music every day. Music is at the heart of the Abbey’s life and work, and has been for over a thousand years. Join the congregation at a service, attend a choral concert, enjoy a free organ recital or tune in to a broadcast: there are countless ways to explore our rich and unique musical tradition.
| Sunday, 17th February 2019 | ||
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| Third Sunday before Lent | ||
| 10:00am | Matins | Quire |
Introit: Bairstow I sat down under his shadow |
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| 11:15am | Sung Eucharist | Quire |
Setting: Byrd Mass for four voices Preacher: The Reverend Jane Sinclair Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church |
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| 3:00pm | Evensong | Quire |
Introit: Bairstow I sat down under his shadow Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence |
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The internationally renowned Abbey Choir sings the majority of the daily services in the Abbey, as well as giving concerts, making recordings and broadcasting on radio and television under the direction of Organist and Master of the Choristers James O’Donnell.
Discover moreThe Abbey hosts a year-round programme of musical events including choral concerts, weekly organ recitals and the prestigious Summer Organ Festival.
Find out moreFEATURED EVENT
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by period-instrument ensemble St James’ Baroque for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful setting of the Passion story as told in the Gospel of St John. Sung in German.
Tuesday, 16th April 2019 | The Abbey
£12–£45
Book ticketsOur Choir School provides outstanding musical training and excellent all-round education, giving boys from all backgrounds the opportunity to become a chorister.
Choir School
The Shrine of St Edward the Confessor is one of the most powerful features of the Abbey. To stand in the presence of a man who is both a saint and a monarch is awe-inspiring.
