The Winter Hideout returns to Television Centre this November and December, transforming the Forecourt in White City into a cosy festive retreat beneath the glow of the iconic Christmas tree. Designed as a place to connect, unwind and embrace the season, Television Centre offers a weekday programme of festive music, DJs, comedy and seasonal sips open to the public from Friday 20 November.

From intimate Listening Room sessions with Reconnect Ldn to comedy nights, feel-good DJ sets and community gatherings, the curated programme brings people together through shared experiences across the festive season.

The Winter Hideout features a cosy stretch tent dressed in festoon lighting, with a canopy of lights at the entrance and planted trees and bench seating outside. With on-site gastropub The Broadcaster operating the mobile bar serving festive cocktails, mulled wine and beer all season, and T&T Markets delivering a rotating line-up of quality street food throughout the programme, the Winter Hideout is set to become West London’s destination for winter connection, culture and community.

In the Winter Hideout, visitors can enjoy:

Draw Me Christmas: Personalised Christmas Cards

Celebrating creativity, storytelling and connection, Draw Me Christmas invites guests to sit down with an emerging artist or illustrator and answer one simple question: “Tell me three things about the person you’re giving this to.” Using those three answers as inspiration, the artist creates a bespoke illustrated Christmas card that captures the essence of a loved one, so every guest leaves with a one-of-a-kind keepsake to gift this festive season.

• Thursday 19 November: Launch session

• Further sessions to be announced

The Broadcaster Presents:

Onsite gastro pub The Broadcaster’s resident DJs sprinkle some festive cheer into Wednesdays, playing soul, house and funk! Perfect for after-work groups, friends meeting for Christmas drinks and guests looking for somewhere to start their Christmas celebrations.

• Wednesday 2 December, 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday 9 December, 17:00 to 20:00
• Wednesday 16 December, 17:00 to 20:00

Afterglow: Reconnect Ldn

Hosted in partnership with Reconnect Ldn, this Friday night music series is built around vinyl, live performance and DJ culture. Each edition opens with an album listening session and builds into live and DJ-led sets. All events run from 18:30 to 21:00.

• Friday 20 November: Aaliyah × Justin Timberlake
• Friday 4 December: Stevie Wonder × Prince
• Friday 18 December: Mariah Carey × Chaka Khan

Forecourt Funnies: Comedy Nights

Award-winning comedians take over the Winter Hideout, bringing quick wit and warmth to two post-work live stand-up comedy nights. Both events run from 18:00 to 20:00.

• Tuesday 1 December: Robin Clyfan and Charlie Partridge
• Tuesday 15 December: Thanyia Moore, known for Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Merry Mixmas: Sips, Sounds & Celebrations

Every Thursday from 17:00 to 20:00, enjoy after-work sets from resident DJs, crafted to lift the mood and keep that festive glow going. DJs and dates below.

• Thursday 26 November: The Thanksgiving Special with Shortee Blitz
• Thursday 3 December: Jodie Bryant
• Thursday 10 December: DJ Komoya and Christos Moralis
• Thursday 17 December: DJ Ace

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For further information, please contact:

Ella Rowe, Jefferson Communications, ella.rowe@jeffersoncommunications.co.uk

Notes to editors:

Television Centre

• Stanhope, Mitsui Fudosan and AIMCo are the developers of the 14-acre site at Television Centre – including 500,000 sq ft of offices, 432 completed new homes, Soho House, three state of the art BBC studios, the HQs of BBC Worldwide and Publicis Media.
• Mitsui Fudosan UK and Stanhope have started construction on two new residential buildings as part of phase 2 at Television Centre with Multiplex as the construction manager and completion is scheduled for mid-2027.
• Phase 2 of the Television Centre comprises 489 homes, including 142 affordable, and is  designed by architects AHMM, dRMM, MSMR, Mikhail Riches and Maccreanor Lavington.
• Currently under construction, The Ariel features 167 apartments and penthouses across 23-storeys at Television Centre in White City and as the only standalone tower within the development, benefits from uninterrupted and expansive views of London’s skyline and direct views over the former BBC landmark
• Completed in October 2024, Macfarlane Place provides 68 x 1 bed, 67 x 2 bed and 7 x 3 bed apartments, with new public realm and retail space retained by the JV fronting Wood Lane.  Peabody is responsible for managing the homes. The new buildings provide 71 London Affordable Rent, 34 London Living Rent and 37 homes for Shared Ownership.
• The office buildings at Television Centre are designed by Stirling Prize-winning practice AHMM and Morris+Company.  Television Centre’s offices are finished to a Grade A standard with large bike stores with changing facilities and concierge facilities for employees, visitors and deliveries.

The amenities at Television Centre include a Soho House members club, hotel, gym and co-working space, cafes and restaurants including The Black Farmer and The Broadcaster.