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

14th - 20th December 2025
Sunday, 14th December 2025
Third Sunday of Advent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Gallus Canite tuba in Sion
plainsong Responses
Anerio Magnificat octavi toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Morales Missus est Gabriel Angelus ad Mariam Virginem
Bach Prelude and Fugue in B minor

Preacher: His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos OBE Coptic Orthodox Diocese of London
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Monday, 15th December 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Conditor alme siderum
plainsong Responses
Victoria Magnificat tertii toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis
Bassano Fuit homo missus a Deo
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Tuesday, 16th December 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Conditor alme siderum
plainsong Responses
Marenzio Magnificat octavi toni
Tallis Nunc dimittis (Short Service)
Tallis Audivi vocem de coelo venientem
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Saturday, 20th December 2025
O Clavis David
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Goldschmidt A tender shoot has started
Radcliffe Responses
Tomkins The Fifth Service
Byrd Laetentur caeli et exultet terra
Mendelssohn Allegro con brio (Sonata IV)
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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

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