The Abbey is not currently open for public worship, general visiting or private prayer. Meanwhile, the community of Abbey clergy are continuing to worship and pray, in-line with government guidance. They are also producing a podcast to mark key liturgical events.
Find out moreWe hold a wide variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, the Royal Family, or a national or international organisation.
Attendance at our special services is usually by invitation only, but for some of them, you can apply for free tickets. Please check the listings below for details.
Rescheduled
Thursday, 24th June 2021
11.30am - 12.30pm | The Abbey
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Monday, 9th March 2020
Wednesday, 4th March 2020
Wednesday, 8th January 2020
Wednesday, 11th December 2019
Wednesday, 20th November 2019
Saturday, 16th November 2019
St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, also holds a number of special services each year, and some are open to the public.
Events at St Margaret's
I’ve worked here for over thirty years and have seen many of the major services - it’s strange to realise that you are in a small way part of history.
