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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 rating140 reviews
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

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

GIO Stadium Canberra

TripAdvisor rating67 reviews
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
Joe Tapine Running the Ball
8 Aug 2025

Raiders v Sea Eagles - NRL Round 23

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

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
Channel Billed Cuckoo by Rebecca Tapscott
6 Dec 2024 – 2 Feb 2025

Echoes of Absence by Rebecca Tapscott

The Window Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Raiders Run Out
13 Feb 2025

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Pre-Season Challenge Round 2

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 13 Feb 2025 from 7:50pm to 9:20pm
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Rock pools by Amanda Poland
6 Dec 2024 – 2 Feb 2025

Grounded by Robyn Evans, Sabina Moore, Amanda Andlee Poland

West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Canberra Raiders Try Celebration
3 Apr 2025

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Round 5

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 3 Apr 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Cody Pennington
28 May 2025

Cody Pennington Country Show

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 28 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Performing Rites for the Rocks (detail) by Peter McLean
6 Dec 2024 – 2 Feb 2025

Oikos by Peter McLean

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Josh Papalii Running the Ball
30 Aug 2025

Raiders v Tigers - NRL Round 26

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 12:45pm to 4:30pm
Gabby Dollhouse Live!
22 Mar 2025

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

AIS Arena Adelaide, Bruce
Next on 22 Mar 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
In Hearts Wake
15 Feb 2025

In Hearts Wake - 'Incarnation' Summer Tour 2025

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 15 Feb 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
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