Choir and Chapel
Welcome to 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Chapel! Most of our services are open to the public and we host special college occasions through the year.
You can find general information and 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Chapel FAQs here.
Here is the Music List with details of music at services this term.
Thinking of Christmas? Click here for a list of Christmas Services and Carol Service FAQs.
Please scroll down for service times and special services this term.
Regular chapel services resume for Michaelmas Term on Friday 10 October 2025.
Sunday 17.45 Choral Evensong
Monday 18.15 Choral Evensong (Clerks' Voices) or Vespers
Tuesday 18.15 Choral Evensong
Thursday 18.15 Choral Evensong, Choral Vespers (Boys' Voices; no service 13 Nov)
Friday 18.15 Choral Evensong
Saturday 17.45 Choral Evensong or Choral Eucharist
Sunday evensong and special services will also be livestreamed on the .
For all chapel services, please enter the college via the Holywell St. entrance.
The chapel is a place of sanctuary, of ancient words and music, of peace and contemplation, and is open to everyone. There is no need to be a member of the college or even of the university. There is no dress code, no entry requirement, and no need to be part of any religious tradition. May you find peace and light in this place where prayer has been valid for more than 600 years.
Groups of more than 10 must book by emailing chapel.administrator@new.ox.ac.uk
Click for details of music at chapel services.
Safeguarding: The choristers of the Choir of 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥, Oxford, are pupils at 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ School. The College adheres to the School's in all matters concerning children. Full safeguarding contact details are available in hard copy in 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Chapel and in digital copy within the above safeguarding policy.
Weddings: We are not currently taking bookings for weddings. If you are a current or former student or staff member interested in getting married at 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥, please contact the Chapel Administrator who can send you the current wedding guidelines. Members of the public cannot be married at 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥. Weddings take place only on specific dates in July and August.
Baptism: Current students, staff or fellows interested in baptism for themselves are encouraged to speak to one of the chaplains. Baptisms of children are only possible a few times a year, and are reserved for families of current staff, students and fellows, current NCS pupils, and others with a close ongoing connection to the chapel, at the discretion of the chaplains.
The Chapel and Choir
The Chapel has been a central part of 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ life since the College’s foundation in 1379, when William of Wykeham placed the building at the heart of the college and endowed a choir of clerks and boys to sing daily services. The Choir of 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ is now internationally renowned, but even today their primarily role is to sing at chapel services, which form a gathering point for students, staff and fellows, and are also attended by members of the local community and visitors from around the world. For people of all faiths or none, the Chapel and its choral services provide a place of quiet and contemplation away from the stresses of daily life. Although the Chapel was founded to serve the College community of fellows, students and staff, we welcome all our visitors who are drawn to its history, its music and its witness of faith.
In addition to singing at services, the Choir of 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ has a busy concert and touring schedule, and has also released over 100 recordings. The Director of Music, Mr Robert Quinney, welcomes enquiries from prospective students and parents of prospective choristers. More information about the Choir can be found on the .
Music has always been a strength of 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥, and the Chapel is used by students and external groups for concerts, plays and lectures that form a welcome and diverse contribution to College life. Full details of how to book the Chapel can be found in the Concert Guidelines.
