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The Choir of Westminster Abbey is renowned worldwide as one of the finest choirs of its type.

The Choir plays a central role both in the daily choral services in the Abbey and in the many royal, state and national occasions which take place there.

07/10/2026

We are very much looking forward to the BBC Choral Evensong Centenary Broadcast this afternoon at 3pm. Earlier this week, Organist and Master of the Choristers Andrew Nethsingha spoke to Kerensa Briggs, composer of the introit that will be premiered in the service.

You can listen to the broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 or stream for up to 30 days on BBC Sounds.

04/10/2026

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We celebrate our choristers, their talent and their commitment today and every day. To find out more about choristership at Westminster Abbey, check the link below.

03/10/2026

We are honoured that the Choir of Westminster Abbey will sing for the centenary broadcast of BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong on Wednesday 7 October at 3pm.

The programme's first transmission on 7 October 1926 was also from the Abbey and the choir will mark this special occasion with works by Howells, Parry, Rose, and new introit composed for the broadcast by Kerensa Briggs.

You can listen to the service live on BBC Radio 3 or stream it for up to 30 days on BBC Sounds.

26/09/2026

Organ recitals are held in the Abbey every Sunday afternoon, presenting a wide range of music and showcasing our spectacular Harrison & Harrison organ. Entry is free and no booking is required. Tomorrow's recital is at 5pm and will be given by our Sub-Organist, Matthew Jorysz.

23/09/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our November performance of Handel's Messiah. The Choir of Westminster Abbey will be joined by celebrated soprano Rowan Pierce and musicians from leading period orchestra The English Concert. Find details at the link in the comments.

20/09/2026

Today the choir will sing in the annual Battle of Britain Service which can be watched live at 11:00 or streamed for up to 30 days after broadcast at the link in the comments. Here are some photos from last year's service.

19/09/2026

Today the Choir of Westminster Abbey remembers Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the fourth anniversary of her funeral. It was an honour for the choir to take part in this service.

Image credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

16/09/2026

Here is a clip of our Lay Vicars singing Andrea Gabrieli's Maria stabat ad monumentum during Evensong on Saturday 5 September. You can watch this and any of our other livestreamed services for up to 30 days after broadcast. Find out more at the link in the comments.

12/09/2026

Welcome back to our choristers! This year's first week of full choir services culminates tomorrow in a livestreamed Evensong at 3pm. You can watch live or stream for up to 30 days at the link in the comments.

Address

20 Dean's Yard
London
SW1P3PA

Telephone

020 7222 5152

Website

https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/, https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dDKUFwinr4kwEjiznLwdm?si=LsMhp5

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