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

11th - 17th May 2025
Sunday, 11th May 2025
Fourth Sunday of Easter
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Wood Haec dies quam fecit Dominus
Radcliffe Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Vaughan Williams Easter
Mendelssohn Sonata in D

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Tuesday, 13th May 2025
5.00pm Evensong with Installation of a Member of College Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Ad coenam Agni providi
Ayleward Responses
Howells Evening Service in G
Hadley My beloved spake

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Wednesday, 14th May 2025
St Matthias the Apostle
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Bach Wir essen und leben wohl
Purcell Evening Service in G minor
Bach Christ lag in Todes Banden

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Friday, 16th May 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Ad coenam Agni providi
plainsong Responses
Morales Magnificat quinti toni
Viadana Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Tallis Sermone blando angelus

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Saturday, 17th May 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Ad coenam Agni providi
Ayleward Responses
Gibbons The Second Service
Purcell My beloved spake
Buxtehude Toccata in F

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