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

22nd - 28th February 2026
Sunday, 22nd February 2026
First Sunday of Lent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Mudd Let thy merciful ears, O Lord
Ayleward Responses
Walmisley Evening Service in D minor
Wesley Wash me throughly from my wickedness
Franck Prière

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Monday, 23rd February 2026
St Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, c 155
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choristers of Westminster Abbey; attended by representatives of the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam

plainsong Audi benigne Conditor
plainsong Responses
Watson Evening Service in F
Bach Bete aber auch dabei

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Tuesday, 24th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by HE The High Commissioner of the Republic of Guyana

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Humfrey Evening Service in E minor
Purcell Remember not, Lord, our offences

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Thursday, 26th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Wood Evening Services in E flat
Harris Faire is the heaven

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Friday, 27th February 2026
George Herbert, priest, poet, 1633
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Victoria Magnificat octavi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Tallis In ieiunio et fletu orabant sacerdotes

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Saturday, 28th February 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Byrd Responses
Gibbons The Short Service
Allegri Miserere mei Deus
Parry Eventide

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