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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.

Sportex

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

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Bruce, ACT
Restaurant interior

The Hungry Buddha

TripAdvisor rating140 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Steak and Chips

Rashays - Casual Dining - Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating105 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating81 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A packed stadium at night

GIO Stadium Canberra

TripAdvisor rating67 reviews
Bruce, ACT
The Bavarian Belconnen

The Bavarian Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating32 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
HOYTS Recliners

HOYTS Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating11 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
The aquatic centre at Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

TripAdvisor rating31 reviews
Bruce, ACT
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Jordan Rapana takes on the Cowboys
14 Jun 2024

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 15

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 14 Jun 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Man on stage with microphone
20 Feb – 18 Jun 2024

Open Mic Comedy @ The Baso

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 21 May 2024
Cute couples at Whisky Live
24–25 May 2024

Whisky Live Australia - Canberra 2024

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 May 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Apii Nicholls at GIO Stadium Canberra
24 Aug 2024

Raiders v Cowboys - NRLW Round 5

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Aug 2024 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Jet
7 Jun 2024

JET - 20th Anniversary of Get Born Extended Edition

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 7 Jun 2024 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
5 men in viking armor and furs staring intensely towards the camera
17 May 2024

Wind Rose at The Baso

The Baso, Belconnen
Next on tomorrow
Simaima Taufa makes a break against the Eels.
15 Sep 2024

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 8

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 15 Sep 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Jamal Fogarty kicks off against the Knights
7 Jul 2024

Raiders v Knights - NRL Round 18

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 7 Jul 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
Telenova
10 Aug 2024

Telenova - Time Is A Flower International Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2024 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Madison Bartlett scores a try against the Knights.
3 Aug 2024

Raiders v Knights - NRLW Round 2

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 3 Aug 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Awaken-detail-by-Elizabeth-Ficken.
24 May – 7 Jul 2024

Awaken by Elizabeth Ficken

The Nook Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 24 May 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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