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

15th - 21st June 2025
Sunday, 15th June 2025
Trinity Sunday
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
Clucas Responses
Ireland Evening Service in F
Sheppard Libera nos

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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Monday, 16th June 2025
St Richard, Bishop of Chichester, 1253
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
plainsong Responses
Tye The Short Service
Lassus Tibi laus

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Friday, 20th June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

attr Farrant Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake
Martin Responses
Tomkins The First Service
Tallis O salutaris hostia

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Saturday, 21st June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

attr Farrant Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake
Martin Responses
Howells St Paul's Service
Holst A Hymne to Christ
Mendelssohn Prelude and Fugue in D minor

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