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

28th June - 4th July 2026
Sunday, 28th June 2026
Fourth Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm First Evensong of St Peter Quire
sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir

Bruckner Locus iste a Deo factus est
Ayleward Responses
Parry The Great Service
Palestrina Tu es Petrus
Bingham Ancient Sunlight

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Tuesday, 30th June 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
Tallis Responses
Morales Magnificat quinti toni
Quinney Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Tallis A new commandment give I unto you

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Wednesday, 1st July 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort; attended by the High Commissioner of Canada

Poston Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Leighton Responses
Leighton Magdalen College Service
Gjeilo Ubi caritas et amor Deus ibi est

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Thursday, 2nd July 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O lux beata Trinitas
Martin Responses
Wise Evening Service in E flat
Tomkins Jesus came when the doors were shut

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Friday, 3rd July 2026
St Thomas the Apostle
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga

plainsong Qui luce splendes ordinis
Martin Responses
Byrd The Third Service
Victoria O quam gloriosum est regnum

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Saturday, 4th July 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Martin Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Howells Rhapsody IV

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