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

28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Sunday, 28th December 2025
First Sunday of Christmas
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by Exultate

Shephard Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
Lauridsen O magnum mysterium

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Monday, 29th December 2025
The Holy Innocents
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Adoremus Consort

Radcliffe Responses
Sumsion Evening Service in G
Howells A spotless rose

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 2nd January 2026
St Basil of Caesarea and St Gregory of Nazianzus, bishops, teachers of the faith, 379 and 390
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of St George’s Church, Beckenham

Smith Respones
Harwood Evening Service in A flat
Mendelssohn There shall a star from Jacob come forth

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Saturday, 3rd January 2026
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by The Exonian Choir

Ayleward Responses
Stanford Evening Service in A
arr Cleobury Joys Seven

Order of Service available View Order of Service

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