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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 rating141 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

TripAdvisor rating26 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Steak and Chips

Rashays - Casual Dining - Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating105 reviews
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

TripAdvisor rating32 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
HOYTS Recliners

HOYTS Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating11 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
The aquatic centre at Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

TripAdvisor rating30 reviews
Bruce, ACT
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
Australia Lineout
9 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions vs ACT Brumbies - Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 Jul 2025
Man sitting down, smiling at camera, in front of game machine
24 Oct 2024

CB Ghost & Pinky Ring

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Six people looking at the camera
25 Oct 2024

Mucho Sonar - Flight of the Bandito Tour

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
A group of men looking through an empty picture frame
30 Oct 2024

John & The Locals | Live in Canberra

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 30 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Five men standing in front of a wall covered in graffiti
10 Nov 2024

King Parrot | When The Weed Meets The Speed Tour

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 10 Nov 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
A collection of mini tarts on a plate.

La Sable Patisserie Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Golfers at GIO Stadium Canberra
5–7 Dec 2024

McDonald's Stadium Golf at GIO Stadium, Canberra

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Dec 2024 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Crowd at Canberra Christmas Gin Palooza 2021
29–30 Nov 2024

Canberra Spirits Festival

University Canberra, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2024
Group of men sitting on and in a car wearing purple
3 Nov 2024

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes | Blow It... At Madison's Quinceañera

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 3 Nov 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
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