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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

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
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

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Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
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
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
Brumbies Team Run Out
24 May 2024

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Melbourne Rebels

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 May 2024 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
A collection of mini tarts on a plate.

La Sable Patisserie Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
President With Overall Champion
1–3 Nov 2024

ICN World Natural Games

Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce
Next on 1 Nov 2024 from 9:00am to 8:00pm
Crowd at Canberra Christmas Gin Palooza 2021
29–30 Nov 2024

Canberra Spirits Festival

University Canberra, Bruce
Next on 29 Nov 2024
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Man on stage with microphone
20 Feb – 18 Jun 2024

Open Mic Comedy @ The Baso

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 21 May 2024
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
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
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