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, 25th January 2026
Third Sunday of Epiphany
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Clucas Responses
Ireland Te Deum in F
Britten Jubilate Deo in C
Britten Prelude and Fugue on a theme of Vittoria

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

MacMillan Mass of St Edward the Confessor
Vaughan Williams O taste and see how gracious the Lord is
Elgar Presto (Organ Sonata in G)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Gallus Omnes de Saba venient
Clucas Responses
Bingham The York Service
Briggs O God, forasmuch as without thee
Bingham Incarnation with Shepherds Dancing

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by James Gough, Southwark Cathedral

Bednall Meditation on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern'
Alain Scherzo (Suite)
Reimann Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Op 25

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Byrd Mass for four voices
Hassler O sacrum convivium
Buxtehude Praeludium in C

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

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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.