Worship and music

Westminster Abbey has been a place of worship since at least the tenth century. We hold services here every day and you are welcome to join us.

Join us at Evensong

Our sung services, usually featuring the Choir of Westminster Abbey, are a special experience.

The Quire - black and white floor with sets of stalls eithers ide of the walkway

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Services

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Sunday, 31st May 2026
Trinity Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Responses
Drakett The Wells Service
Dupré Prelude and Fugue in G minor

Order of Service available View Order of Service
11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Crecquillon Missa Congratulamini mihi
Isaac Benedicimus Deum caeli
Bach Prelude in E flat

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Immensa et una Trinitas
plainsong Responses
Wood Evening Service in E
Wood Great Lord of Lords
Bach Fugue in E flat

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Jérôme Faucheur

Deshayes March in D
Vierne Clair de lune Op 53 no 5
Widor Final (Symphonie II Op 13 no2)
Guilmant Chant du matin
Dubois Toccata in G

6.00pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said with hymns

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist

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Services are free of charge. Times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Photography is not permitted during services.

Music at Westminster Abbey

Sacred music is central to life at the Abbey. Here you can find out more about the work of our acclaimed choir and musicians.

St Margaret's Church Choristers Performing at Westminster Abbey

St Margaret’s Choristers and Consort

The St Margaret’s Choristers and Consort have a particular responsibility for the music in services in St Margaret’s Church, and play an important part in the wider musical life of the Abbey.

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