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

8th - 14th February 2026
Sunday, 8th February 2026
Second Sunday before Lent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

attr Loosemore O Lord, increase my faith
Rose Responses
Howells The Gloucester Service
Vaughan Williams Love bade me welcome
Howells Psalm-Prelude Set 1 no 1

Preacher: The Reverend Dr Simon Cuff Rector, St Mary-le-Bow, Diocese of London

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Monday, 9th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
Tallis Responses
Morales Magnificat primi toni
Quinney Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Morley Let my complaint come before thee, O Lord

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Tuesday, 10th February 2026
St Scholastica, sister of St Benedict, Abbess of Plombariola, 543
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Mudd Let thy merciful ears, O Lord
Ayleward Responses
Wise Evening Service in E flat
Handel Let thy hand be strengthened

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Wednesday, 11th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Lloyd View me, Lord, a work of thine
Leighton Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Brahms Geistliches Lied

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Friday, 13th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Mudd Let thy merciful ears, O Lord
Ayleward Responses
Tomkins The First Service
Gibbons O clap your hands together

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Saturday, 14th February 2026
St Cyril and St Methodius, missionaries to the Slavs, 865, 885
Obit of Richard II, King of England, 1400
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Tallis A new commandment give I unto you
Moore Responses
West Evening Service in C
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Elgar arr Grey Salut d'Amour

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