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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.

UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Townsville Fire.
25 Oct 2025

UC Capitals v Townsville Fire

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Oct 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Brumbies vs Moana
30 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific Round 16

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 30 May 2026 from 2:15pm to 4:35pm
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
Late Afternoon, Wanniassa (detail) by Andy Sumner
5 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Dialogue with Dissonance

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 5 Dec 2025
Brumbies vs Waratahs
27 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 7

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Fanny Lumsden
21 Feb 2026

Fanny Lumsden Australian Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Migrant Women's Art Group, Natural Dye Bundles (work in progress), 2025
5 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

Disclosed Impressions

Window Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 5 Dec 2025
Brumbies vs Reds
7 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds - Super Rugby Pacific Round 4

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 7 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Cosmic Psychos
12 Nov 2025

Cosmic Psychos – I Really Like Beer Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 12 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Fantasy Garden (detail) by Barbara Hodgson
5 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

The Art of Celebration: Reflecting 50 years plus of Canberra Art Workshop

Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 5 Dec 2025
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
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
Keenan Te
14 Nov 2025

Keenan Te – The Constellations Tour, Canberra

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 14 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning

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