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

29th June - 5th July 2025
Sunday, 29th June 2025
Second Sunday after Trinity
ST PETER, APOSTLE, MARTYR, AND PATRON OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir

Pearsall Tu es Petrus
Rose Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Walton The Twelve
Parry Chorale Prelude on 'Dundee'

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Monday, 30th June 2025
5.00pm Collegiate Evensong of St Peter Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Duruflé Tu es Petrus
Rose Responses
Howells Evening Service in G
Palestrina Tu es Petrus
Mulet Tu es petra

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Tuesday, 1st July 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers of Westminster Abbey; attended by the Acting High Commissioner of Seychelles

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
plainsong Responses
Frances-Hoad The Merton Service
Bach Zerfliesse, mein Herze, in Fluten der Zähren

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Thursday, 3rd July 2025
St Thomas the Apostle
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of Canada

Weelkes All people, clap your hands
Rose Responses
Purcell Evening Service in E minor
Gibbons See, see the Word is incarnate

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Friday, 4th July 2025
5.00pm Evensong with the Commissioning of Duty Chaplains Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Weelkes All people, clap your hands
Rose Responses
Bingham The York Service
Byrd Sing joyfully unto God our strength

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Saturday, 5th July 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Weelkes All people, clap your hands
Rose Responses
Williams Westminster Service
Vaughan Williams Love bade me welcome
Bach Fugue in F

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