Events at Westminster Abbey

Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone.

Our in-person events are held at Westminster Abbey, London. Our online events are available worldwide.

All events

Richard Hills

Summer Organ Festival: Richard Hills

Tuesday, 18th July 2023

7.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£12 - £15

Hidden Highlights tour - July

Hidden Highlights tour - July

1st - 31st July 2023 (selected dates)

12.15pm - 1.30pm
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

Church and Crown tour - July

Church and Crown tour - July

18th - 29th July 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 11.00am
The Abbey
SOLD OUT

A crown decorated with jewels with a white rim. The word 'Coronation's is above the crown

Coronation exhibition

8th April - 30th September 2023

Chapter House
Included in the price of admission

Brass on the Grass: lunchtime concerts

Brass on the Grass: lunchtime concerts

19th July - 30th August 2023 (selected dates)

Various times
College Garden
Free

Summer Organ Festival: Matthew Jorysz

Summer Organ Festival: Matthew Jorysz

Tuesday, 25th July 2023

7.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£12 - £15

Luna Cinema: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Luna Cinema: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Tuesday, 25th July 2023

7.30pm (doors open) - 11.00pm
Dean's Yard
£19.50

Family Day: Knights & Dragons

Family Day: Knights & Dragons

26th July & 2nd August 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)

Family storytelling

Family storytelling

26th July - 30th August 2023 (selected dates)

2.15pm - 3.00pm
Dean's Yard
Free (booking required)

Luna Cinema: Moulin Rouge!

Luna Cinema: Moulin Rouge!

Wednesday, 26th July 2023

7.30pm (doors open) - 11.10pm
Dean's Yard
£19.50

Luna Cinema: Top Gun: Maverick

Luna Cinema: Top Gun: Maverick

Thursday, 27th July 2023

7.30pm (doors open) - 11.10pm
Dean's Yard
£19.50

Luna Cinema: Elvis

Luna Cinema: Elvis

Friday, 28th July 2023

7.30pm (doors open) - 11.40pm
Dean's Yard
£19.50

Story Saturdays

Story Saturdays

29th July - 2nd September 2023 (selected dates)

11.00am - 12.00pm
Dean's Yard
Free (booking required)

Luna Cinema: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Luna Cinema: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Saturday, 29th July 2023

7.30pm (doors open) - 11.30pm
Dean's Yard
£19.50

Luna Cinema: Some Like it Hot

Luna Cinema: Some Like it Hot

Sunday, 30th July 2023

7.30pm (doors open) - 11.00pm
Dean's Yard
£19.50

Summer Organ Festival: Peter Holder

Summer Organ Festival: Peter Holder

Tuesday, 1st August 2023

7.00pm - 8.00pm
The Abbey
£12 - £15

A depiction of a nurse looking up in a stained glass window. A rainbow and feet of other people can be seen behind her.

Hidden Highlights tour - August

1st - 31st August 2023 (selected dates)

Various times
The Abbey
£15

Wednesday night stories

Wednesday night stories

2nd August - 6th September 2023 (selected dates)

5.30pm - 7.30pm
Dean's Yard
Free (booking required)

Canterbury Cathedral visit

Canterbury Cathedral visit

Friday, 4th August 2023

9.00am - 5.30pm
£55 (members only)

Family Day: Planet & Plants

Family Day: Planet & Plants

9th & 16th August 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)

Family Day: Covert & Classified

Family Day: Covert & Classified

23rd & 30th August 2023 (selected dates)

10.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)

A depiction of a nurse looking up in a stained glass window. A rainbow and feet of other people can be seen behind her.

Hidden Highlights tour - September

2nd - 30th September 2023 (selected dates)

Various times
The Abbey
£15

Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

10th September - 17th December 2023

3.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

A Service of Thanksgiving on Battle of Britain Sunday 2023

A Service of Thanksgiving on Battle of Britain Sunday 2023

Sunday, 17th September 2023

11:00
The Abbey
Free (booking required)

Stories of a Photographer at the Abbey

Stories of a Photographer at the Abbey

Wednesday, 20th September 2023

2.00pm - 3.00pm
The Abbey
£5 (members only)

Chorister Experience Day

Chorister Experience Day

Saturday, 7th October 2023

10:00am - 4:00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)

The clock tower of St Margaret's Church, Westminster

Events at St Margaret's Church

Find out about the upcoming services and events taking place at St Margaret's Church.

Upcoming events at St Margaret's Church

Other Events

Marilynne Robinson giving a lecture at Westminster Abbey in 2017

Institute lectures

View videos and listen to podcasts of past Institute lectures.

Past lectures
A group of children and their parents participate in a family learning session in Westminster Abbey's cloisters

Family days out

We run a lively programme of events for families throughout the year.

Family visiting