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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
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

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

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

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Bruce, ACT
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Brumbies vs Chiefs
20 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 6

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 20 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.
5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Brumbies vs Drua
18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Canberra Raiders player Hudson Young running the ball.
29 Mar 2026

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Round 4

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 29 Mar 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm
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
Canberra Raiders Xavier Savage celebration.
17 Apr 2026

Raiders v Storm - NRL Round 7

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Raiders NRLW player Jordyn Preston celebrating a try.
12 Jul 2026

Raiders v Warriors - NRLW Round 2

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 12 Jul 2026 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
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
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Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
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
Canberra Parliament House
24–25 Jul 2026

Whisky Live Canberra

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
18 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Dragons - NRLW Raiders v Roosters

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders players Simi Sasagi and Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
9 Aug 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Knights - NRLW Raiders v Broncos

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 9 Aug 2026 from 11:35am to 5:00pm
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