Special services
We 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.
Upcoming services
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.
More about the Commonwealth
Find out more about the Abbey's connection with the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth at the AbbeyPast special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
The King celebrates Commonwealth Day 2023 at the Abbey
Monday, 13th March 2023
Queen Elizabeth II remembered during Royal carol service
Saturday, 24th December 2022
Musicians celebrated at St Cecilia service
Wednesday, 23rd November 2022
The Queen Consort opens the Field of Remembrance 2022
Thursday, 10th November 2022
Trees of life service takes place at the Abbey
Tuesday, 11th October 2022
Judges mark the start of the 2022 legal year
Monday, 3rd October 2022
See more reports of Special Services held at Westminster Abbey.
St Margaret's special services
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
