Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

Easter at Westminster Abbey

Easter Services

Easter Services

Join us for the Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter on Saturday night. Or, for services throughout Easter Day at the Abbey and St Margaret's.

Easter explained in 90 seconds

Easter explained in 90 seconds

What is Easter? Why is this day so important for Christians? Explore with our quick explainer video.

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Easter Day Online

Easter Day Online

Can't make it to the Abbey? Tune in online through our livestream for the 10:30am BST Sung Eucharist.

Holy Week and Easter Services

Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day

Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day

On

Sunday, 5th April 2026

8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sunday, 5th April 2026

10:30am - 12:00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

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Choral Evensong on Easter Day

On

Sunday, 5th April 2026

3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sunday, 5th April 2026

6.00pm
St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)

Livestream Holy Week & Easter Services

Livestream Holy Week & Easter Services

Not able to make it to London? Watch our services from wherever you are.

Reflections for Holy Week 2026

Journey to the cross with Jesus this Holy Week.

Reflections by Email

Reflections by Email

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Lent and Holy Week Explained

Explore significant days in the church calendar in these 90 second videos.

Photograph of the Last Supper within a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey's Chapter House, representing the theme of Lent and Easter

Lent Explained

Find our full series of explanation videos for Lent, Holy Week and Easter on our YouTube channel.

Lent Explained with BSL

Lent Explained with BSL

Find our full series of explanation videos with BSL interpretation for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.

Lent Digital Quiet Day

Lent Digital Quiet Day

Explore the theme of repentance through engaging videos, contemplative virtual moments in the Abbey, music from the Westminster Abbey Choir, Scripture and poetry.