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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
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
Brumbies vs Moana
30 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific Round 16

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 30 May 2026 from 2:15pm to 4:35pm
Wheatus
16 Jan 2026

Wheatus - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 16 Jan 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Brumbies vs Waratahs
27 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 7

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
FSK Rider
21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Brumbies vs Reds
7 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds - Super Rugby Pacific Round 4

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 7 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Professional photoshot of Damien Leith.
22 Nov 2025

Smiths@Belco: Damien Leith

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 22 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:50pm
Brumbies vs Force
9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning - Round 8

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit - Round 15

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
7 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 7 Feb 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
20 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom - Round 10

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
4 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 12

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 4 Jan 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Perth Lynx.
29 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 7

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
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