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

21st - 27th December 2025
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Oriens
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O Oriens
plainsong Responses
Palestrina Magnificat tertii toni
Palestrina Nunc dimittis tertii toni a 8
Verdelot Beata es Virgo Maria
Vierne Final (Symphonie II)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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Thursday, 25th December 2025
CHRISTMAS DAY
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

arr Willcocks Away in a manger
Rose Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Sheppard Verbum caro factum est
Bach In dulci jubilo
Widor Toccata (Symphonie V)

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Saturday, 27th December 2025
St John, apostle and evangelist
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by I Dodici

Rose Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Wood O thou the central orb
Buxtehude Toccata in F

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