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

1st - 7th June 2025
Sunday, 1st June 2025
Seventh Sunday of Easter - Sunday after Ascension Day
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Stanford Coelos ascendit hodie
Smith Responses
Stanford Evening Service in C
Gowers Viri Galilaei
Martin Prelude and Fugue

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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Monday, 2nd June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; attended by the Honorary Consul for Samoa

plainsong Aeterne Rex altissime
Tallis Responses
Tallis Short Service
Tomkins Thou art my King, O God
Byrd Fantasia in G

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Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Psallite Domino
Smith Responses
Wise Evening Service in E flat
Gibbons O God, the King of glory

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Thursday, 5th June 2025
St Boniface (Wynfrith) of Crediton, bishop, Apostle of Germany, martyr, 754
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Psallite Domino
Wood Evening Service in E flat
Finzi God is gone up with a triumphant shout

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Friday, 6th June 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Psallite Domino
Victoria Magnificat primi toni
Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Philips Ascendit Deus in jubilatione

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Saturday, 7th June 2025
5.00pm First Evensong of the Day of Pentecost Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Veni creator Spiritus
Smith Responses
Wesley Evening Service in E
Palestrina Dum complerentur dies Pentecostes
Duruflé Choral varié sur le thème du Veni Creator Op 4iii

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