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

15th - 21st February 2026
Sunday, 15th February 2026
Sunday next before Lent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Tallis A new commandment give I unto you
Moore Responses
Ives Magdalen College Service
Walker I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills
Martin Prelude and Fugue

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Monday, 16th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Morley The Short Service
White The Lord bless us and keep us

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Tuesday, 17th February 2026
Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, martyr, 1977
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of the Republic of the Gambia

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
plainsong Responses
Marson The Verse Service
Byrd Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes

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Friday, 20th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of Saint Lucia

plainsong Audi benigne Conditor
plainsong Responses
Victoria Magnificat septimi toni
Quinney Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Byrd Domine non sum dignus

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Saturday, 21st February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Audi benigne Conditor
plainsong Responses
Morales Magnificat quinti toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis
Byrd Memento Domine congregationis tuae
Buxtehude Praeludium in G minor

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