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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
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
A room in the Megalo Print Studio with large work benches and equipment.
1 Nov 2025

Artist Talk and Demonstration by Megalo Print Studio

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 1 Nov 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Bowling alley

iPlay 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 23 Oct 2025 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
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
Details from 3 artworks: a painting of a bird in a tree; bronze acorns and leaves; abstract shapes.
25 Oct 2025

Artists in Conversation: Nicola Dickson, Rebecca Selleck and Julie Bradley

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 25 Oct 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
20 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
A lamp made from a thin sheet of folded burnished metal in an abstract shape.
17 Oct – 30 Nov 2025

Capital Arts Patrons Organisation Art Auction and Exhibition

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Kim Dracula
26 Nov 2025

Kim Dracula

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
4 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 4 Jan 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
A cluster of pinched ceramic bowls
15 Nov 2025

Artist Talk by Craft + Design Canberra

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 15 Nov 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Perth Lynx.
29 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
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