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  • Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - May

    Thursday, 9th May 2024

    Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.

    Events

  • What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert

    Tuesday, 1st December 2020

    What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.

    Choir of Westminster Abbey Music Concert Christmas

  • Abbey Choir in Choir & Organ Magazine

    Thursday, 1st September 2016

    Westminster Abbey features in the September/October issue of Choir & Organ magazine in an article about how to become a chorister and the huge benefits it brings for musical and personal development.

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey

  • 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.

    Sistine Chapel Choir

  • Abbey opens its roof to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

    Thursday, 21st April 2022

    Abbey opens its roof to the public for the Platinum Jubilee in Summer Festival of events.

  • President of Italy visits Abbey

    Friday, 29th May 2015

    The President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, visited Westminster Abbey today and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

    State Visit President of Italy

  • President of Ukraine visits Abbey

    Wednesday, 19th April 2017

    The President of Ukraine, His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19th April and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

    Governmental Visit

  • 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.

  • Chorister Experience Day

    Saturday, 31st January 2026

    Find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for primary school-aged boys.

    Westminster Abbey Choir School

  • King of the Belgians visits Abbey

    Thursday, 13th March 2014

    Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, King and Queen of the Belgians, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Thursday 13th March 2014.

    King of the Belgians

  • Abbey welcomes President of Latvia

    Tuesday, 19th July 2016

    The President of the Republic of Latvia, His Excellency Raimonds Vējonis, visited Westminster Abbey today, Tuesday 19th July 2016, and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

    President of Latvia

  • Abbey opens its doors for spring events season

    Wednesday, 7th January 2026

    This spring, Westminster Abbey opens its doors for a series of special talks and tours, offering visitors the chance to explore the history and hidden stories that have shaped this iconic site for centuries.

  • President of Austria visits Abbey

    Thursday, 30th August 2012

    His Excellency Mr Heinz Fischer, the President of 
Austria, made a private visit to Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th 
August 2012.

  • President of Afghanistan visits Abbey

    Wednesday, 30th October 2013

    His Excellency Hamid Karzai GCMG, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 30th October 2013.

  • Chorister Experience Day

    Saturday, 11th May 2024

    Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

  • Chorister Experience Day

    Saturday, 4th October 2025

    Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

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  • President of Cyprus visits Abbey

    Thursday, 16th January 2014

    His Excellency Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Thursday 16th January 2014.

  • President of Germany visits Abbey

    Tuesday, 28th November 2017

    The President of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited Westminster Abbey during an official visit to the United Kingdom.

  • The President of Israel visits Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 19th November 2008

    The President of Israel, H.E. Mr Shimon Peres, visited the Abbey on Wednesday 19th November and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

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