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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.

FSK Rider
21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Golfers at GIO Stadium Canberra
5–7 Dec 2025

Stadium Golf at GIO Stadium Canberra

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on today from 3:00pm to 8:30pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning - Round 8

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Sydney Kings player and opponent on court
17 Dec 2025

NBL - Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 17 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 9:15pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit - Round 15

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
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Capital Food Market

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

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom - Round 10

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
4 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 12

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 4 Jan 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
3 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 16

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
12 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 9

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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