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

6th - 12th April 2025
Sunday, 6th April 2025
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passiontide begins)
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir

Tomkins Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Greene Lord, let me know mine end
Brahms O Traurigkeit, o Herzelied

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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Monday, 7th April 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
plainsong Responses
Lassus Magnificat tertii toni
Tye Nunc dimittis
Mudd God, who hast prepared for them that love thee

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Tuesday, 8th April 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
plainsong Responses
Monte Magnificat octavi toni
Andreas Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Victoria Vere languores nostros ipse tulit

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Thursday, 10th April 2025
William Law, priest, spiritual writer, 1761
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
plainsong Responses
plainsong Magnificat quarti toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Byrd Tristitia et anxietas occupaverunt interiora mea

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Friday, 11th April 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
plainsong Responses
plainsong Magnificat primi toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis quarti toni
Parsley Lamentations

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Saturday, 12th April 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Vexilla regis prodeunt
Radcliffe Responses
Dyson Evening Service in F
Poulenc Vinea mea electa
Rheinberger Tempo moderato (Sonata IV)

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