VE Day service - 80th anniversary
A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will be held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025 at noon.
The service which will be led by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle and sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey will form part of the nation’s celebrations to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation.
Attendance
Attendance is by invitation only.
How to watch
Broadcast live on BBC television in the UK, the service will feature prayers, readings, music and special performances.
Events for VE Day
Events for VE Day are taking place over four days beginning on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May, and will also include the Cenotaph being dressed in Union flags, a military procession and a flypast in London.
Everyone is encouraged to join in. For more details and how you can get involved visit the VE Day – VE Day and VJ Day 80 website.
Beyond Victory season
Join us this May and June for our Beyond Victory season as we unpack life beyond victory, with a season of events about rebuilding society and the legacy of conflict.
