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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
Restaurant interior

The Hungry Buddha

TripAdvisor rating141 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

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Belconnen, ACT
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Steak and Chips

Rashays - Casual Dining - Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating81 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A packed stadium at night

GIO Stadium Canberra

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Bruce, ACT
The Bavarian Belconnen

The Bavarian Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
HOYTS Recliners

HOYTS Belconnen

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

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

TripAdvisor rating30 reviews
Bruce, ACT
President With Overall Champion
2–3 Nov 2024

ICN World Natural Games

Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce
Next on 2 Nov 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Spiderbait
25 Oct 2024

Spiderbait - Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm
Stonfest logo of two swans
19 Oct 2024

Stonefest 2024

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 19 Oct 2024 from 3:30pm to 11:30pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

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
Brad Cox
17 Oct 2024

Brad Cox

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 17 Oct 2024 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Pinot & Picasso Belconnen

Pinot & Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
8 Women murder mystery
10–19 Oct 2024

8 Women

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
RA Spratt
19 Dec 2024

Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 19 Dec 2024 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Laser Tag Vest

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Vince jones
19 Oct 2024

Smiths@ Belco: Vince Jones

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 19 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
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