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, 11th January 2026
The Baptism of Christ - First Sunday of Epiphany
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Tallis Responses
Byrd The Short Service
Byrd Fantasia in A minor

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

Langlais Missa in simplicitate
Gounod O salutaris hostia
Litaize Epiphanie

Preacher: The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Ecce advenit Dominator Dominus
Tallis Responses
Drakett The Wells Service
Palestrina Tribus miraculis
Bach Fugue in B minor

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Paul Greally, Assistant Organist

music by Herbert Howells
Rhapsody II
Psalm-Preludes Set 2
   i. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord
   ii. Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee
   iii. Sing unto him a new song

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

Ireland Communion Service in C
Rheinberger Abendlied
Bach Fugue in C

Preacher: The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor

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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.