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Tour: Coronations
Monday, 1st June 2026
Discover the stories behind 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey, from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023.
This tour includes access to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, and you do not need to book separate tickets for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Abbey to re-open for visiting from 21st May
Monday, 19th April 2021
Westminster Abbey is preparing to welcome back visitors again on Friday 21st May, following the current closure due to coronavirus restrictions.
...May, June and beyond The Abbey will initially be open on selected days, with timed entry tickets for visits during May and June available to purchase online
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Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir to sing at Abbey
Monday, 7th May 2018
The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir sings at Evensong at the Abbey today, Monday 7th May as the finale of their European tour – a rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s finest cathedral choirs, and music from the Danish choral tradition including works by Waldemar Åhlén, David Sandstrøm and Carl Nielsen.
No tickets are required.
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Sistine Chapel Choir joins Abbey Choir for Evensong tonight
Friday, 25th May 2018
The Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’ (Sistine Chapel Choir) joins the Choir of Westminster Abbey in singing Evensong today at 5.00 pm.
No tickets are required.
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Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation
Tuesday, 7th July 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.
...initially be open for visiting on Saturdays and on Wednesday evenings, with a limited number of timed entry tickets available solely through advance booking
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Free Sunday organ recitals resume
Thursday, 3rd September 2020
Regular Sunday organ recitals begin again at the Abbey this week after a five-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Places at the recitals are free, but to ensure social distancing, tickets must be booked in advance.
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Watch the Abbey Choir’s Summer Festival concert online
Wednesday, 29th September 2021
Audiences around the world will be able to enjoy an evening of the finest choral music from the comfort of their own homes as.
Tickets to view the concert can be purchased now, with the recording available to watch on demand until Sunday 24 October.
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Creation concert: Brass on the Grass
Wednesday, 31st July 2024
Immerse yourself in the symphony of nature as you enjoy our annual season of brass band concerts in the historic College Garden
If you would like to book tickets to visit the Abbey, please do so via our ticketing page. Creation This event is part of the Creation Season.
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Abbey unlocked tour - March
Tuesday, 11th March 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
...11th March Tuesday 18th March Wednesday 19th March Tuesday 25th March Wednesday 26th March Monday 31st March Booking information Tickets are now sold
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Westminster Abbey Garden Tour
Monday, 4th August 2025
Take a stroll around the Abbey’s green spaces with our Head Gardener, Danny Britten.
If you wish to visit the Abbey church as well, please purchase general admission tickets via Westminster Abbey.
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Creation Lates: Summer sessions
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
Explore the Abbey after hours and enjoy live music in the Cloisters.
Tickets Tickets to the Abbey Lates cost £19 (adult) and £8 (child). Additional information Last entry into the Abbey will be at 6.00pm.
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Concert for Holy Week: Bach - St Matthew Passion
Tuesday, 26th March 2024
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading period-instrument orchestra St. James' Baroque for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion), sung in German.
...Guardian “The vigour of St James’s Baroque was a constant pleasure.” The Times Tickets £15 - no view (unreserved) £22 - very restricted view £28 - restricted...
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Haydn: The Creation
Wednesday, 19th June 2024
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia for this performance of Haydn’s great masterpiece The Creation.
...Guardian “Britten Sinfonia ought to enjoy national treasure status.” The Telegraph Tickets £15 - no view (unreserved) £22 - very restricted view £28 -...
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Handel's Messiah
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
Members of the Abbey Choir and celebrated soprano Anna Dennis, along with the renowned musicians of AAM, bring to life this sacred oratorio, one of the best known and most frequently performed works of choral music: Handel: Messiah.
...Nethsingha, conductor Anna Dennis, soprano Simon Ponsford countertenor William Balkwill tenor Jonathan Brown baritone Tickets Reserved seating - £57, £47, £38 Restricted view...
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Concert: Handel's Messiah
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading orchestra Academy of Ancient Music for this classic performance of Handel’s beloved masterpiece Messiah.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION Tickets Seats available at a range of prices: £59, £49, £39.50 | £31 (restricted view) | £25 (very restricted view) | £16 (no view...
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Christmas Concert
Friday, 19th December 2025
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme featuring festive choral works interspersed with much-loved carols and seasonal readings.
...the generous support of David Keltner and Patricia Owen Keltner ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION Tickets Seats available at a range of prices: £49, £40, £34 | £28...
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Summer: Stars and Planets Family Day
Tuesday, 29th July 2025
Blast off on a cosmic adventure without leaving Earth! Join us in England’s oldest walled garden to uncover the fascinating links between Westminster Abbey and the universe.
Ticketing information Tickets are free however booking is required.
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Summer: Wild Westminster Family Day
Tuesday, 26th August 2025
Go wild in Westminster! Explore the plants and creatures of our walled garden, where nature has thrived for centuries.
Ticketing information Tickets are free however booking is required.
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Summer: Covert and Classified Family Day
Tuesday, 12th August 2025
Shhh… there are spies hidden in the Abbey! Step into a world of mystery, puzzles and spy training at our Covert and Classified Family Day.
Ticketing information Tickets are free however booking is required.
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BSL Interpreted Tour: Memorials and Memory
Thursday, 5th March 2026
In this exclusive tour for BSL users and students, take a fresh look at the Abbey as an evolving place of national memory on this thought-provoking guided tour.
We retain the right to turn away tickets holders without refund for those who do not meet this condition.
