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

9th - 15th March 2025
Sunday, 9th March 2025
First Sunday of Lent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Call to remembrance, O Lord
Tomkins Responses
Watson Evening Service in E
Wesley Wash me throughly from my wickedness
Dupré Prelude and Fugue in F minor

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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Tuesday, 11th March 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Morley Responses
Weelkes The Sixth Service
Palestrina Stabat Mater dolorosa

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Wednesday, 12th March 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort; attended by the Deputy High Commissioner for Mauritius

Purcell Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts
Smith Responses
Purcell Evening Service in G minor
Vivaldi Domine Deus Agnus Dei

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Thursday, 13th March 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Morley Responses
Purcell Evening Service in B flat
Purcell Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei 

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Friday, 14th March 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord
Morley Responses
Victoria Magnificat primi toni
Byrd Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus

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Saturday, 15th March 2025
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Audi benigne Conditor
plainsong Responses
Ward The First Service
Vecchi Peccantem me quotidie
Vierne Adagio (Symphonie III)

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