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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)

TripAdvisor rating280 reviews
Bruce, ACT
Restaurant interior

The Hungry Buddha

TripAdvisor rating140 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

TripAdvisor rating27 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 rating106 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating82 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A packed stadium at night

GIO Stadium Canberra

TripAdvisor rating67 reviews
Bruce, ACT
HOYTS Recliners

HOYTS Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating13 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
Keenan Te
14 Nov 2025

Keenan Te – The Constellations Tour, Canberra

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 14 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Wheatus
16 Jan 2026

Wheatus - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 16 Jan 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Sailor Jerry
5 Sep 2025

Jerry Can and A Van

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
Retail Space

Endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Photograph of the UFO on the campus of University of Canberra
31 Jul – 23 Oct 2025

Culture and Creativity Seminar Series

Theatrette 1A21, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Socceroos
5 Sep 2025

Socceroos vs New Zealand

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 5 Sep 2025 from 7:45pm to 10:00pm
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour
18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026
Kim Dracula
26 Nov 2025

Kim Dracula

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
seth sentry
27 Sep 2025

Seth Sentry Strange New Past | 10th Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 27 Sep 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Guests holding their arms up with bidding sheets during a live auction
18 Oct 2025

CAPO Art Auction

Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 18 Oct 2025 from 6:45pm to 10:00pm
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