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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
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
Tyne-James Organ
29 Nov 2025

Tyne-James Organ Regional Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Migrant Women's Art Group, Natural Dye Bundles (work in progress), 2025
5 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Disclosed Impressions

Window Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 5 Dec 2025
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
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Image of artwork called South sounds (detail) by Rowena Evans
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Around the Shimmering Lake by Rowena Evans

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Fantasy Garden (detail) by Barbara Hodgson
5 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

The Art of Celebration: Reflecting 50 years plus of Canberra Art Workshop

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 5 Dec 2025
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
Jewellery by Savanna Storm
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Aware by Savanna Storm

West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
A print of Swamp Banksia (detail) by Jo Hollier
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Creek Walks by Jo Hollier

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Simon Whitlock
18 Oct 2025

Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League in Canberra

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 18 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
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
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