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

5th - 11th October 2025
Sunday, 5th October 2025
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Smith Responses
Noble Evening Service in B minor
Parry There is an old belief
Mendelssohn Allegro con brio (Sonata IV)

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Monday, 6th October 2025
William Tyndale, translator of the Scriptures, Reformation martyr, 1536
St Faith and her companions, martyrs, c 290
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho

plainsong Deus tuorum militum
Tallis Responses
Cruft Collegium Regale
Wood Great Lord of lords
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Tuesday, 7th October 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Tomkins Responses
Watson Evening Service in E
Togneri My soul, wait thou only upon God
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Thursday, 9th October 2025
Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, philosopher, scientist, 1253
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda

Togneri My soul, wait thou only upon God
Tomkins Responses
Victoria Magnificat prini toni
Wood Nunc dimittis in B flat
Chilcott We bless thee for our creation
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 10th October 2025
St Paulinus, Bishop of York, missionary, 644
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of the Republic of Fiji

Togneri My soul, wait thou only upon God
Tomkins Responses
Blow Evening Service in F
Bruckner Os justi meditabitur sapientiam
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Saturday, 11th October 2025
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey with the Academy of Ancient Music

Tomkins Responses
attr Buxtehude Magnificat
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Bach Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit
Bach Prelude and Fugue in G
Order of Service available View Order of Service

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

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