Special services
We hold a wide variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, the Royal Family, or a national or international organisation.
Upcoming services
Attendance at our special services is usually by invitation only, but for some of them, you can apply for free tickets. Please check the listings below for details.
A Service to Commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale
Wednesday, 15th May 2024
6.30pm - 7.30pm
The Abbey
Attendance by invitation only
More about the Commonwealth
Find out more about the Abbey's connection with the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth at the AbbeyPast special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
The life of Sir Stirling Moss honoured at Abbey
Wednesday, 8th May 2024
Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2024
Thursday, 25th April 2024
Lord Byron remembered, 200 years on
Thursday, 18th April 2024
Westminster Abbey to honour the life of Sir Stirling Moss
Thursday, 21st March 2024
Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Monday, 11th March 2024
Westminster Abbey marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLI
Monday, 4th March 2024
See more reports of Special Services held at Westminster Abbey.
St Margaret's special services
St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, also holds a number of special services each year, and some are open to the public.
Events at St Margaret's