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Belconnen

A 15-minute drive west of the city centre will find you in Belconnen, a neighbourhood home to the GIO Stadium, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and two hospitals.

Highlights of the area

Sporting precinct

The suburb of Bruce is home to the AIS, where Australia's champions train, and GIO Canberra Stadium where you can watch the Brumbies and Canberra Raiders.

A retail and dining hub

Westfield Belconnen is the shopping hub in this district and a nearby lakeside casual eating precinct at Emu Bank.

Thriving local arts scene

Belco Arts along Lake Ginninderra's foreshore is the area’s arts hub, with music, visual arts and theatre.

Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara run out the Raiders NRLW team at GIO Stadium Canberra
10 Aug 2024

Raiders v Sharks - NRLW Round 3

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2024 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Emre Guler offloads against the Warriors.
19 Jul 2024

Raiders v Warriors - NRL Round 20

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 19 Jul 2024 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Australia Lineout
9 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions vs ACT Brumbies - Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 Jul 2025
Four men standing in front of a blue background
26 May 2024

Dear Seattle | ‘idc’ Regional Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 26 May 2024
Retail Space

Endota Spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Brumbies Team Run Out
24 May 2024

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Melbourne Rebels

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 May 2024 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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President With Overall Champion
1–3 Nov 2024

ICN World Natural Games

Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce
Next on 1 Nov 2024 from 9:00am to 8:00pm
Crowd at Canberra Christmas Gin Palooza 2021
29–30 Nov 2024

Canberra Spirits Festival

University Canberra, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2024
A collection of mini tarts on a plate.

La Sable Patisserie Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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Man on stage with microphone
20 Feb – 18 Jun 2024

Open Mic Comedy @ The Baso

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on tomorrow
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Jet
7 Jun 2024

JET - 20th Anniversary of Get Born Extended Edition

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 7 Jun 2024 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Cute couples at Whisky Live
24–25 May 2024

Whisky Live Australia - Canberra 2024

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 May 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Jordan Rapana takes on the Cowboys
14 Jun 2024

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 15

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 14 Jun 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Apii Nicholls at GIO Stadium Canberra
24 Aug 2024

Raiders v Cowboys - NRLW Round 5

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Aug 2024 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Telenova
10 Aug 2024

Telenova - Time Is A Flower International Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2024 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Simaima Taufa makes a break against the Eels.
15 Sep 2024

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 8

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 15 Sep 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Awaken-detail-by-Elizabeth-Ficken.
24 May – 7 Jul 2024

Awaken by Elizabeth Ficken

The Nook Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 24 May 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Jamal Fogarty kicks off against the Knights
7 Jul 2024

Raiders v Knights - NRL Round 18

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 7 Jul 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
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