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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.

Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Brumbies vs Force
9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Canberra Parliament House
24–25 Jul 2026

Whisky Live Canberra

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
18 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Dragons - NRLW Raiders v Roosters

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders players Simi Sasagi and Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
9 Aug 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Knights - NRLW Raiders v Broncos

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 9 Aug 2026 from 11:35am to 5:00pm
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Canberra Raiders player Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
25 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Tigers - NRLW Raiders v Sharks

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Canberra Raiders player Sebastian Kris celebrating a try.
21 Aug 2026

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 25

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
19 Mar 2026

Raiders v Bulldogs - NRL Round 3

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
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
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
31 May 2026

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 13

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 31 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm
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
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm
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