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

16th - 22nd August 2026
Sunday, 16th August 2026
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choirs of Trinity Church, Princeton, USA

Sanders Responses
Howells Collegium Regale
Moore All wisdom cometh from the Lord
Howells Rhapsody III

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Monday, 17th August 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the University College Chapel Choir, Durham

Neary Responses
Dyson Evening Service in D
Bairstow Know ye not
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Thursday, 20th August 2026
St Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, teacher of the faith, 1153
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the UCL Chamber Choir

Ayleward Responses
Stopford The Belfast Canticles
Parry There is an old belief
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 21st August 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of St Edward the Confessor, Romford

Rose Responses
Byrd The Second Service
Gardiner Evening Hymn
Order of Service available View Order of Service
Saturday, 22nd August 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Adoremus Consort

Shephard Responses
Jackson Evening Service in G
Howells Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks
Whitlock Fanfare
Order of Service available View Order of Service

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

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