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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

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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

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Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

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

GIO Stadium Canberra

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Bruce, ACT
The Bavarian Belconnen

The Bavarian Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
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HOYTS Recliners

HOYTS Belconnen

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

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

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Bruce, ACT
Jordan Rapana and Matt Timoko celebrate against the Roosters
25 May 2024

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 May 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Pinot & Picasso Belconnen

Pinot & Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Domestic Spaces by Nick Stranks
24 May – 7 Jul 2024

Almost Always by Isobel Rayson & Nick Stranks

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 24 May 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Jamal Fogarty makes a break against the Sea Eagles
10 Aug 2024

Raiders v Sea Eagles - NRL Round 23

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2024 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Artists-in-Conversation-Elizabeth-Finken-Isobel-Rayson-Nick-Stranks
15 Jun 2024

Artists in Conversation: Elizabeth Ficken, Isobel Rayson & Nick Stranks

Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 15 Jun 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara run out the Raiders NRLW team at GIO Stadium Canberra
10 Aug 2024

Raiders v Sharks - NRLW Round 3

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2024 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Laser Tag Vest

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Gold-to-Blue-I-detail-by-Sarah-Earle
24 May – 7 Jul 2024

Gold to Blue by Sarah Earle

Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 24 May 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Emre Guler offloads against the Warriors.
19 Jul 2024

Raiders v Warriors - NRL Round 20

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 19 Jul 2024 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Gold-and-Blue-Catenary-detail-by-Kirstin-Guenther
24 May – 7 Jul 2024

Light and Substance by Robyn Campbell & Kirstin Guenther

West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 24 May 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Australia Lineout
9 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions vs ACT Brumbies - Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 Jul 2025
Four men standing in front of a blue background
26 May 2024

Dear Seattle | ‘idc’ Regional Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 26 May 2024
Retail Space

Endota Spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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