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.
When
See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.
Where
The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.
Evensong times
| Sunday, 10th May 2026 | |||||
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| Sixth Sunday of Easter | |||||
| 3.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey | plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence |
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| View Order of Service | |||||
| Monday, 11th May 2026 | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey | plainsong Ad coenam Agni providi |
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| View Order of Service | |||||
| Wednesday, 13th May 2026 | |||||
| Florence Nightingale, nurse, social reformer | |||||
| 5.00pm | First Evensong of Ascension Day | Quire | |||
| sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort | Tallis O nata lux de lumine |
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| Friday, 15th May 2026 | |||||
| St Matthias the Apostle | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey | Byrd Psallite Domino |
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| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| part of the Chorister Experience Day; sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey | Vaughan Williams The Call |
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| View Order of Service | |||||
