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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
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, 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
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
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
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
Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.
5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
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
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Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Alfresco Dining

Canberra Labor Club Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cam Todd, Canberra Brave Ice Hockey player skating on the rink in a match
26–27 Jun 2026

Canberra Brave vs Adelaide Adrenaline

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 26 Jun 2026 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Cam Todd, Canberra Brave Ice Hockey player skating on the rink in a match
16 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Brisbane Lightning

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 16 Aug 2026 from 1:45pm to 3:45pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Cam Todd, Canberra Brave Ice Hockey player skating on the rink in a match
2 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Central Coast Rhinos

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 2 Aug 2026 from 1:45pm to 3:45pm
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
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