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

19th - 25th May 2024
Sunday, 19th May 2024
Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit
Leighton Responses
Howells Dallas Service
Tallis Loquebantur variis linguis
Litaize Toccata sur le Veni Creator

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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Monday, 20th May 2024
St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, founder of Westminster Abbey, 988
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers

Hurford Litany to the Holy Spirit
plainsong Responses
Frances-Hoad Magnificat (Merton Service)
plainsong Nunc dimittis
Duruflé Choral varié sur le Veni Creator

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Tuesday, 21st May 2024
Charter Day, 1560
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit
Clucas Responses
Noble in B minor
Elgar The spirit of the Lord

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Thursday, 23rd May 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit
Clucas Responses
Farrant in A minor
Tomkins God, who as at this time

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Saturday, 25th May 2024
The Venerable Bede, monk at Jarrow, scholar, historian, 735
5.00pm First Evensong of Trinity Sunday Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

Lassus Tibi laus
Clucas Responses
Howells in E
Tallis Honor virtus et potestas et imperium
Tomkins Gloria tibi Trinitas

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