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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

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Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

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

Belconnen Arts Centre

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Belconnen, ACT
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

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

GIO Stadium Canberra

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Bruce, ACT
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)

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Bruce, ACT
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Ricky Martin Live
8 Nov 2025

Ricky Martin Live at GIO Stadium

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 8 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
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
Photo of Tim Freedman
30 Aug 2025

Smiths at Belco: Tim Freedman

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Ben Lee
25 Sep 2025

Ben Lee - Awake is the New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Image of artwork by Wiley Designs called Moving through country (detail)
12 Jul 2025

NAIDOC in the North

Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 12 Jul 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
swimmer in water
2–3 Aug 2025

Canberra MS Mega Swim

Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce
Next on 2 Aug 2025
NBL Blitz 2024
27–31 Aug 2025

NBL Blitz Canberra

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 27 Aug 2025 from 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Pub Choir
27 Oct 2025

Pub Choir - Average at Best Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 27 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

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

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
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