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.

Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
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
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