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

12th - 18th April 2026
Sunday, 12th April 2026
Second Sunday of Easter
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Chingford Parish Church

Clucas Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Byrd Haec dies quam fecit Dominus
Bach Prelude in E flat

Preacher: The Reverend Dr Nicholas Sagovsky Canon Emeritus

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Thursday, 16th April 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Haileybury Schola Cantorum

Smith Responses
Noble Evening Service in B minor
Vaughan Williams Antiphon

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 17th April 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Bath Abbey

Radcliffe Responses
Charpentier Magnificat a 4
Purcell Nunc dimittis in G minor
Bassano Dic nobis Maria

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Saturday, 18th April 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Bath Abbey

Radcliffe Responses
Howells St Paul's Service
Monteverdi Cantate Domino canticum novum

Order of Service available View Order of Service

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