Worship & music

Westminster Abbey has been a place of worship since at least the tenth century. We hold services here every day and you are welcome to join us.

Join us at Evensong

Our sung services, usually featuring the Choir of Westminster Abbey, are a special experience.

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Services

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Sunday, 19th May 2024
Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.30am Sung Eucharist Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey; attended by The King's Scholars of Westminster School

Palestrina Missa Dum complerentur
Palestrina Dum complerentur
Bach Komm, heiliger Geist

Preacher: The Reverend Canon Aidan Platten Precentor, Norwich Cathedral

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit
Leighton Responses
Howells Dallas Service
Tallis Loquebantur variis linguis
Litaize Toccata sur le Veni Creator

Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Matthew Jorysz, Assistant Organist

Vierne Troisième symphonie pour grand orgue Op 28

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Darke in F
Elgar The Spirit of the Lord
Duruflé Choral varié sur le Veni Creator

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Precentor

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Services are free of charge. Times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Photography is not permitted during services.

Music at Westminster Abbey

Sacred music is central to life at the Abbey. Here you can find out more about the work of our acclaimed choir and musicians.

More about music