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

30th August - 5th September 2026
Sunday, 30th August 2026
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of St Barnabas, Dulwich

Trendell Responses
Wood Collegium Regale
Mathias Let the people praise thee, O God
Whitlock Fanfare

Preacher: The Venerable Jennifer Adams-Massmann Canon in Residence
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Monday, 31st August 2026
St Aidan of Lindisfarne, bishop, missionary, 651
Obit of Henry V
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by The Epiphoni Consort

Rose Responses
Walmisley Magnificat in B flat
Wood Nunc dimittis in B flat
Lloyd Great Lord of lords
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Tuesday, 1st September 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
Nixon Responses (Set III)
Ives The Magdalen College Service
Howells My eyes for beauty pine
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Thursday, 3rd September 2026
St Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, teacher of the faith, 604
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
Nixon Responses (Set III)
Lassus Magnificat tertii toni
Vento Nunc dimittis octavi toni
Victoria Ecce sacerdos magnus
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Friday, 4th September 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
Nixon Responses (Set III)
Morales Magnificat primi toni
Lassus Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Morales O crux ave spes unica
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Saturday, 5th September 2026
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Lucis Creator optime
Nixon Responses (Set III)
Mundy Magnificat secundi toni
Quinney Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Gabrieli Maria stabat ad monumentum foris
Bach reconst Göncz Fugue in C minor
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Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

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