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

30th November - 6th December 2025
Monday, 1st December 2025
St Andrew the Apostle, patron of Scotland
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers of Westminster Abbey; attended by a representative of the High Commissioner of Barbados

plainsong Conditor alme siderum
plainsong Responses
Dyson Evening Service in C minor
Handel How beautiful are the feet

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Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Clucas Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Byrd Responses
Purcell Evening Service in B flat
Byrd Rorate caeli desuper

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Saturday, 6th December 2025
St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c 343
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Clucas Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Byrd Responses
Purcell Evening Service in E minor
Gibbons This is the record of John
Bach Fugue in G minor

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