Services & times

See a complete list of the Abbey's upcoming choral services and organ recitals.

You are also able to see our calendar for the weeks ahead and view orders of service for selected services.

 

This week's services

7th - 13th December 2025
Sunday, 7th December 2025
Second Sunday of Advent
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Responses
Jackson Benedicite in G
Stanford Benedictus in C
Jackson Toccata

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

plainsong Kyrie eleison
Rheinberger Sanctus and Agnus Dei (Cantus Missae)
Ledger Adam lay ybounden
Rheinberger Fugue (Sonata VIII)

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Clucas Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Byrd Responses
Jackson Evening Service in G
Howells A spotless rose is blowing
Reger Toccata and Fugue in D minor

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Robert Sholl, Royal Academy of Music

Alain Première Fantaisie
Tournemire Offertoire (L’Orgue Mystique, Suite XXVIII)
Florentz Harpe de Marie (Arganona Mâryâm) (Laudes (Kidân za-Nageh))
Dupré Toccata (Symphonie II)
Sholl Improvisation

6.00pm An Advent Liturgy St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

MacMillan O Radiant Dawn
Briggs A tender shoot has started
Vaughan Williams The Truth From Above
Gibbons This is the record of John
Parsons Ave Maria
Edmundson Toccata-Prelude on Vom Himmel hoch


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Monday, 8th December 2025
The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Lady Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Conditor alme siderum
plainsong Responses
Ortiz Magnificat primi toni
Ortiz Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Gallus Canite tuba in Sion

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Tuesday, 9th December 2025
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Joubert There is no rose of such virtue
Radcliffe Responses
Tomkins The Sixth Service
Martin O Rex gentium

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Wednesday, 10th December 2025
7.30am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer Quire
said
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Thursday, 11th December 2025
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
Friday, 12th December 2025
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Joubert There is no rose of such virtue
Radcliffe Responses
Tallis Magnificat octavi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Guerrero Canite tuba in Sion

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Saturday, 13th December 2025
St Lucy, martyr at Syracuse, 304
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Sheppard Rejoice in the Lord always
plainsong Responses
Moore Evening Service in A
Vaughan Williams The Song of the Tree of Life
Vierne Allegro (Symphonie II)

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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge.

Service times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.