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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
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

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
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
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 Raiders players Simi Sasagi and Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
9 Aug 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Knights - NRLW Raiders v Broncos

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 9 Aug 2026 from 11:35am to 5:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
25 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Tigers - NRLW Raiders v Sharks

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Bowling alley

iPlay 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
Retail Space

endota spa 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
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
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Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

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
Alfresco Dining

Canberra Labor Club Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Image of Hockey Players
16 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Brisbane Lightning

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 16 Aug 2026 from 1:45pm to 3:45pm
Image of Hockey Players
2 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Central Coast Rhinos

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

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Image of Hockey Players
8–9 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Melbourne Ice

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 8 Aug 2026 from 4:45pm to 6:45pm
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
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