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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Sunday, 5th October 2025
Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Smith Responses
Elgar Te Deum laudamus
Stanford Jubilate Deo in B flat
Howells Rhapsody I

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Haydn Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo
Tallis O salutaris hostia
Bach Prelude and Fugue in D

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Bairstow I sat down under his shadow
Smith Responses
Noble Evening Service in B minor
Parry There is an old belief
Mendelssohn Allegro con brio (Sonata IV)

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Kai Krakenberg, Marienkirche, Husum, Germany

German Festive Trumpet Tune
Whitlock Folk Tune
Bédard Suite pour orgue

6.00pm Sung Eucharist of the Dedication of St Margaret's Church with Admission of Choristers St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Bruckner Locus iste a Deo factus est
Haydn Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo
Brahms Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen

Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

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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.