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A large crowded stadium at night with a rugby game.

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.

Sportex

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

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Bruce, ACT
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

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Belconnen, ACT
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A packed stadium at night

GIO Stadium Canberra

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Bruce, ACT
The aquatic centre at Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

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Bruce, ACT
Canberra Raiders player Sebastian Kris celebrating a try.
21 Aug 2026

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 25

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
31 May 2026

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 13

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 31 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling.
28 Jun 2026

Raiders v Dragons - NRL Round 17

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 28 Jun 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders NRLW player Madison Bartlett celebrating a try.
6 Sep 2026

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 10

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 6 Sep 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:15pm
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
10 May 2026

Raiders v Panthers - NRL Round 10

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm
Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.
5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Raiders NRLW player Jordyn Preston celebrating a try.
12 Jul 2026

Raiders v Warriors - NRLW Round 2

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 12 Jul 2026 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Communities (2024) by Rebekah Weddell

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Canberra Parliament House
24–25 Jul 2026

Whisky Live Canberra

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Brumbies vs Moana
30 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific Round 16

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 30 May 2026 from 2:15pm to 4:35pm
Brumbies vs Force
9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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