Worship & music

Westminster Abbey has been a place of worship since at least the tenth century. We hold services here every day and you are welcome to join us.

Join us at Evensong

Our sung services, usually featuring the Choir of Westminster Abbey, are a special experience.

The Quire - black and white floor with sets of stalls eithers ide of the walkway

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Find out how to watch upcoming services as well as services on demand. Experience worship at Westminster Abbey from wherever you are in the world.

Services

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Thursday, 25th December 2025
CHRISTMAS DAY
8.00am Holy Communion High Altar
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.30am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attendance by free ticket only

Palestrina Missa Hodie Christus natus est
Scheidt Puer natus in Bethlehem
Schütz Hodie Christus natus est
Bach arr Dupré Sinfonia (Cantata 29)

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

Order of Service available View Order of Service
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

arr Willcocks Away in a manger
Rose Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Sheppard Verbum caro factum est
Bach In dulci jubilo
Widor Toccata (Symphonie V)

Order of Service available View Order of Service

Services are free of charge. Times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Photography is not permitted during services.

Music at Westminster Abbey

Sacred music is central to life at the Abbey. Here you can find out more about the work of our acclaimed choir and musicians.