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

17th - 23rd August 2025
Sunday, 17th August 2025
Ninth Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
marking the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War in the Pacific; sung by St John's College Chapel Choir, Durham

Leighton Responses
Jackson Evening Service in G
Bairstow Though I speak with the tongues of men
Bach Prelude in C minor

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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Monday, 18th August 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Girl Choristers of Merton College, Oxford

plainsong Responses
Dyson Evening Service in C minor
Pärt Vater unser

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Tuesday, 19th August 2025
World Humanitarian Day
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Girl Choristers of Merton College, Oxford

plainsong Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Stanford A Song of Wisdom

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Thursday, 21st August 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Girl Choristers and Lower Voices of Merton College, Oxford

Clucas Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine

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Friday, 22nd August 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by The Ramsey Singers

Nardone Responses
Woodside Fauxbourdon Service
MacDonald Crux Fidelis

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Saturday, 23rd August 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by The Ramsey Singers

Nardone Responses
Jackson Evening Service in G
Cox Keep me as the apple of an eye
Cox Creation Dance

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