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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

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

Knead Patisserie

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

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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
Australia Lineout
9 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions vs ACT Brumbies - Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 Jul 2025
Bliss n Eso
5 Jul 2025

Bliss n Eso | Party on the Moon tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Jul 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
NRLW Run Out
10 Aug 2025

Raiders v Broncos - NRLW Round 6

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 1:45pm to 3:15pm
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 29 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Celebration
5 Jul 2025

Raiders v Dragons - NRL Round 18

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Jul 2025 from 3:15pm to 7:00pm
Image of artwork called Djinindjinindiri by Bradley Mapiva
11 Jul – 24 Aug 2025

Djinindira (Ginninderra) by Bradley Mapiva

West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 11 Jul 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Hudson Young Running the Ball
19 Jul 2025

Raiders v Eels - NRL Round 20

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 19 Jul 2025 from 12:45pm to 4:30pm
Image of artwork called Pathways of Connection (detail) by Kristal Matthews, Wilay Designs
11 Jul – 24 Aug 2025

Footsteps Through Country by Wilay Designs

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 11 Jul 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Morgan Smithies Running the Ball
27 Jul 2025

Raiders v Knights - NRL Round 21

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 27 Jul 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Grinspoon
13 Dec 2025

Grinspoon - 30th Birthday Bonanza

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Seb Kris Try
8 Aug 2025

Raiders v Sea Eagles - NRL Round 23

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Image of artwork called A Child’s Love by Hannah Langford
11 Jul – 24 Aug 2025

Home by Dominika Cady, Shawnah Cady, Hannah Langford & Eva-Lee Williams

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 11 Jul 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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