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

15th - 21st December 2024
Sunday, 15th December 2024
Third Sunday of Advent
3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

Mouton Salva nos Domine vigilantes
plainsong Responses
Palestrina Magnificat tertii toni
Palestrina Nunc dimittis tertii toni
Morales Inter natos mulierum
Bach Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

Preacher: The Reverend Mariama Ifode-Blease Curate, St James’s Piccadilly, Diocese of London

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Monday, 16th December 2024
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong Conditor alme siderum
plainsong Responses
Tallis The Short Service
Palestrina Fuit homo missus a Deo

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Tuesday, 17th December 2024
O Sapientia
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong O Sapientia
plainsong Responses
Victoria Magnificat tertii toni
plainsong Nunc dimittis secundi toni
Morales Missus est Gabriel angelus

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Saturday, 21st December 2024
O Oriens
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey

plainsong O Oriens
plainsong Responses
West Evening Canticles in C
Morales Ecce virgo concipiet
Vierne Adagio (Symphonie III)

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