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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.

Xavier Savage Line Break
30 Aug 2025

Raiders v Tigers - NRL Round 26

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 12:45pm to 4:30pm
ACT Brumbies 2024 vs Hurricanes
26 Apr 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Hurricanes | Round 11 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
Try Celebration
18 May 2025

Raiders v Titans - NRL Round 11

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 18 May 2025 from 4:05pm to 5:35pm
ACT Brumbies Tom Wright
30 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Crusaders | Round 16 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 30 May 2025 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
Pierce Brothers
3 Apr 2025

Pierce Brothers - ‘The Night Tree’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 3 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
ACT Brumbies 2024
17 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds | Round 14 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 17 May 2025 from 4:55pm to 9:35pm
Image of Ben Lee
12 Apr 2025

Smiths@Belco: Ben Lee

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 12 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
ACT Brumbies vs Waratahs 2024
3 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Waratahs | Round 12 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 3 May 2025 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
Old Mervs
25 May 2025

Old Mervs - Album Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 25 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
20 Mar – 5 Apr 2025

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Rehearsal Room, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Lime Cordiale
3 May 2025

Lime Cordiale – The Love Is Off The Table Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 3 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Communities (2024) by Rebekah Weddell

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Man in wide brim hat pointing at camera, half of his face is that of a grey alien, green background
8 May 2025

Friendlyjordies Presents: Alien Hunter

The Baso, Belconnen
Next on 8 May 2025
Laser Tag Vest

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
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
Tommy Starling Passing Ball
10 May 2025

Raiders v Bulldogs - NRL Round 10

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 May 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Tommy Starling Passing Ball
27 Apr 2025

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 8

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 27 Apr 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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
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