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

25th - 31st May 2025
Sunday, 25th May 2025
Sixth Sunday of Easter
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Poulenc Seigneur, je vous en prie
Tallis Responses
Wood Evening Service in E
Palestrina Haec dies quam fecit Dominus

Preacher: The Right Reverend Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy Bishop of Willesden, Diocese of London

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Monday, 26th May 2025
St Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, c 604
John Calvin, reformer, 1564
Philip Neri, founder of the Oratorians, spiritual guide, 1595
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Poulenc Seigneur, je vous en prie
plainsong Responses
Batten The Short Service
Parsons Credo quod redemptor meus vivit

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Tuesday, 27th May 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Poulenc Seigneur, je vous en prie
plainsong Responses
Lassus Magnificat tertii toni
Viadana Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Lassus Benedicite gentes Dominum Deum nostrum

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Friday, 30th May 2025
Josephine Butler, social reformer, 1906
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Poulenc Seigneur, je vous en prie
plainsong Responses

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Saturday, 31st May 2025
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St Elizabeth
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Ave Maris Stella
Tallis Responses
Marson The Verse Service
Cavalli Salve Regina
Buxtehude Magnificat primi toni

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