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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
Tapine Running the Ball
8 Jun 2025

Raiders v Rabbitohs - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 8 Jun 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Seb Kris Try
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
Xavier Savage Line Break
30 Aug 2025

Raiders v Tigers - NRL Round 26

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 12:45pm to 4:30pm
Try Celebration
18 May 2025

Raiders v Titans - NRL Round 11

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 18 May 2025 from 4:05pm to 5:35pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Old Mervs
25 May 2025

Old Mervs - Album Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 25 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Laser Tag Vest

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Australia's forward #16 Hayley Raso celebrates scoring her team's first goal
2 Jun 2025

CommBank Matildas v Argentina - GIO Stadium

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 2 Jun 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Neon Forests (detail) by Paul Summerfield
16 Apr – 18 May 2025

Digital Art Session Meet-ups with Paul Summerfield

Kiln Cafe, Belconnen
Next on 18 May 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

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

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
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