Special services
We hold a wide variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, the Royal Family, or a national or international organisation.
Upcoming services
Attendance at our special services is usually by invitation only, but for some of them, you can apply for free tickets. Please check the listings below for details.
Past special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Abbey hosts annual St Cecilia service
Wednesday, 20th November 2019
Dr David Hoyle installed as 39th Dean of Westminster
Saturday, 16th November 2019
Members of the Royal Family honour war dead
Thursday, 7th November 2019
John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster
Friday, 1st November 2019
London Mayors attend Abbey Evensong
Monday, 21st October 2019
Westminster Abbey celebrates 750th anniversary of Henry III’s masterpiece
Tuesday, 15th October 2019
See more reports of Special Services held at Westminster Abbey.
St Margaret's special services
St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, also holds a number of special services each year, and some are open to the public.
Events at St Margaret's
