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

23rd - 29th November 2025
Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Christ the King
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Poulenc Seigneur, je vous en prie
Rose Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Vaughan Williams Love bade me welcome
Duruflé Prélude sur le nom d'Alain

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Monday, 24th November 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Palestrina Jesu Rex admirabilis
plainsong Responses
Strogers The Short Service
Sheppard I give you a new commandment

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Thursday, 27th November 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O nata lux de lumine
Martin Responses
Palestrina Magnificat primi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
White Christe qui lux es et dies

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Friday, 28th November 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O nata lux de lumine
Martin Responses
Weelkes The Short Service

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Saturday, 29th November 2025
Nicholas Litlyngton, Abbot of Westminster, 1386
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

The Advent Prose
Martin Responses
Stanford Evening Service in G
Byrd Vigilate
Carter Toccata on Veni Emmanuel

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