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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
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
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
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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
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
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

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 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
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Print of a dog called Diana (detail) by Lisa Jose
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Rescue by Lisa Jose

The Nook, 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
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Communities (2024) by Rebekah Weddell

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Untitled (detail) by Heidi Smith
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Whirlygig and the Book by Heidi Smith

The Window 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.
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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