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

8th - 14th June 2025
Sunday, 8th June 2025
Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts
Smith Responses
attr Buxtehude Magnificat
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Elgar The spirit of the Lord is upon me
Elgar Presto (Sonata in G)

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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Monday, 9th June 2025
St Columba, Abbot of Iona, missionary, 597
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers of Westminster Abbey

Hurford Litany to the Holy Spirit
plainsong Responses
plainsong Magnificat primi toni
Burgon Nunc dimittis
Fauré Ave verum corpus

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Tuesday, 10th June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts
Clucas Responses
Tomkins The Sixth Service
Tomkins God, who as at this time

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Thursday, 12th June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Veni creator Spiritus
plainsong Responses
Soriano Magnificat septimi toni
Tye Nunc dimittis
Tallis Loquebantur variis linguis

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Friday, 13th June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Veni creator Spiritus
plainsong Responses
Victoria Magnificat sexti toni
Palestrina Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Palestrina Loquebantur variis linguis

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Saturday, 14th June 2025
5.00pm First Evensong of Trinity Sunday Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
Clucas Responses
Watson Evening Service in E
Bainton And I saw a new heaven
Dupré Prelude and Fugue in G minor

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