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

21st - 27th April 2024
Sunday, 21st April 2024
Fourth Sunday of Easter
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Praetorius Surrexit Christus Dominus
Rose Responses
Victoria Magnificat sexti toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Gabrieli Maria stabat ad monumentum foris
Buxtehude Toccata in F

Preacher: The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon in Residence

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Monday, 22nd April 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers

plainsong Ad coenam Agni providi
plainsong Responses
Malcolm Magnificat secundi toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis secundi toni
Boyle Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace

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Tuesday, 23rd April 2024
St George, martyr, patron of England, c 303
5.00pm Evensong with Installation of The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival as Chaplain Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Terra tremuit et quievit
Rose Responses
Wood in E flat No 2
Vaughan Williams Rise heart; thy Lord is risen

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Thursday, 25th April 2024
St Mark the Evangelist
Anzac Day
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Victoria O quam gloriosum est regnum
Rose Responses
Tomkins Sixth Service
Tomkins Almighty God, which hast instructed thy holy Church

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Friday, 26th April 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
attended by HE The High Commissioner for Tanzania, sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Terra tremuit et quievit
Rose Responses
Gibbons Short Service
Byrd Haec dies quam fecit Dominus

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Saturday, 27th April 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
marking the centenary of the burial of Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924), composer; sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Rose Responses
Stanford in C
Stanford The Lord is my shepherd
Stanford Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
Stanford Hanover—Allegro molto e ritmico (Sonata Britannica)

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