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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.

Kim Dracula
26 Nov 2025

Kim Dracula

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
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seth sentry
27 Sep 2025

Seth Sentry Strange New Past | 10th Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 27 Sep 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Guests holding their arms up with bidding sheets during a live auction
18 Oct 2025

CAPO Art Auction

Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 18 Oct 2025 from 6:45pm to 10:00pm
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
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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
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Image of artwork called South sounds (detail) by Rowena Evans
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Around the Shimmering Lake by Rowena Evans

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Jewellery by Savanna Storm
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Aware by Savanna Storm

West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
A print of Swamp Banksia (detail) by Jo Hollier
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Creek Walks by Jo Hollier

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Communities (2024) by Rebekah Weddell

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Simon Whitlock
18 Oct 2025

Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League in Canberra

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 18 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Ricky Martin Live
8 Nov 2025

Ricky Martin Live at GIO Stadium

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 8 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Print of a dog called Diana (detail) by Lisa Jose
29 Aug – 12 Oct 2025

Rescue by Lisa Jose

The Nook, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ben Lee
25 Sep 2025

Ben Lee - Awake is the New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm
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