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.
When
See the calendar below for upcoming Evensong services.
Where
The Quire. Entry is via the Great West Door.
Evensong times
| Sunday, 3rd May 2026 | |||||
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| Fifth Sunday of Easter | |||||
| 3.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort | Bach Wir essen und leben wohl Preacher: The Venerable Andrew Hillier KHC Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons and Priest Vicar |
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| Monday, 4th May 2026 | |||||
| English saints and martyrs of the Reformation era | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Choir of Benenden School | plainsong Responses |
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| Tuesday, 5th May 2026 | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey | plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat |
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| Thursday, 7th May 2026 | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey | plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat |
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| Friday, 8th May 2026 | |||||
| Julian of Norwich, spiritual writer, c 1417 | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey | plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat |
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| Saturday, 9th May 2026 | |||||
| 5.00pm | Evensong | Quire | |||
| sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir | plainsong Aurora lucis rutilat |
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