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 June 2026
Sunday, 14th June 2026
Second Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Bairstow Jesu, the very thought of thee
Tomkins Responses
Weelkes The Short Service
Purcell Rejoice in the Lord alway
Walther Toccata and Fugue in C

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Monday, 15th June 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
plainsong Responses
Morley The Short Service
White The Lord bless us and keep us

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Thursday, 18th June 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts
Radcliffe Responses
Humfrey Evening Service in E minor
Gibbons Glorious and powerful God

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Friday, 19th June 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts
Radcliffe Responses
Bevan Magnificat octavi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Gibbons O Lord, in thy wrath rebuke me not

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Saturday, 20th June 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit into our hearts
Radcliffe Responses
Robinson The Westminster Service (first performance)
Elgar The spirit of the Lord is upon me
Elgar Presto (Sonata in G)
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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.