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

2nd - 8th November 2025
Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Fourth Sunday before Advent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Stanford Beati quorum via integra est
Britten Prelude and Fugue on a theme of Vittoria

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Tuesday, 4th November 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Dominica

plainsong Te lucis ante terminum
plainsong Responses
Clucas The Westminster Service
Ives In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam

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Wednesday, 5th November 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Thalben-Ball I would find thee
Leighton Responses
Lassus Magnificat octavi toni
Holst Nunc dimittis
Harris Faire is the heaven

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Thursday, 6th November 2025
William Temple, Canon of Westminster, 1919–21, Archbishop of Canterbury, teacher of the faith, 1944
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Leighton Responses
Noble Evening Service in B minor
Brahms Geistliches Lied

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Friday, 7th November 2025
St Willibrord of York, bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Leighton Responses
Farrant The Short Service
Byrd Beati mundo corde

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Saturday, 8th November 2025
The Saints and Martyrs of England
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Leighton Responses
Morley The First Service
Stanford Justorum animae in manu Dei sunt
Bach after Vivaldi Allegro (Concerto in A minor)

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