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

5th - 11th April 2026
Sunday, 5th April 2026
Easter Day
3.00pm Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Jennifer Adams-Massmann as Canon of Westminster Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Handel Since by man came death
Rose Responses
Stanford Evening Service in C
Taverner Dum transisset Sabbatum
Lanquetuit Toccata in D

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

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Monday, 6th April 2026
Monday of Easter Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Turku Cathedral Oratory Choir, Finland

plainsong Responses
Brewer Evening Service in E flat
Dubra Lugšana

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Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Tuesday of Easter Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Turku Cathedral Oratory Choir, Finland

plainsong Responses
Dyson Evening Service in F
Pörn Dasgo nu lea Ipmil

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Thursday, 9th April 2026
Thursday of Easter Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by The Rodolfus Choir

Forbes L'Estrange Responses
Dove St John's Service
McDowall I know that my redeemer liveth

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Friday, 10th April 2026
Friday of Easter Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Bristol University Madrigal Ensemble

McDowall Responses
Forbes L'Estrange King's College Service
Wood Hail, gladdening light

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Saturday, 11th April 2026
Saturday of Easter Week
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Chingford Parish Church

Clucas Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in A
Rutter Christ the Lord is risen again
Mendelssohn Allegro maestoso e vivace and Fugue (Sonata II)

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