Your weekend plans: LIV Golf, Garth Brooks, Feast of Lanterns and more
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After setting attendance records one summer ago, the LIV Golf tournament has returned to Westfield for another championship outing.
Why it matters: With LIV’s ongoing financial problems casting doubt over its future, this weekend’s season finale brings high stakes for both the competitors and the company itself.
Driving the news: LIV Golf Indianapolis tees off Thursday through Sunday at The Club at Chatham Hills.
- 57 players will contend for the Indianapolis title, and final spots in the league's season-long standings.
- Missing from the lineup is live music. Citing “unavoidable changes in the entertainment program,” LIV pulled the plug on its concert series that would have brought acts like Disco Lines and Thomas Rhett to the stage.
Yes, but: Indy wasn’t supposed to be the last stop on LIV’s 2026 tour.
- No longer backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the league had to cancel LIV Golf Michigan, which was slated to close the season next week.
- It’s the second event LIV canceled this year. Their New Orleans tourney also got the ax.
The latest: LIV CEO Scott O'Neil remains confident that his company will return in 2027. He told reporters Wednesday that he “wouldn't bet against us” while pitching a revised league vision with smaller winning purses but more player equity.
Reality check: This weekend in Westfield could be the last chance to see a short-lived sports league IRL.
If you go: One-day tickets are $45 for Friday, $50 for Saturday and $40 for Sunday.
- A weekend pass starts at $156.
- Kids 12 and under get free grounds admission.
Here are the rest of our ore weekend picks:
⛪ Immerse yourself in Greek Culture during the free Indy Greek Fest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel.
- 4–10pm Friday, 11am–10pm Saturday.
- Holy Trinity is also accepting donations for flood relief during the event. Those who bring in three items will receive a coupon for a small loukoumathes.
🕺 Do some dancing downtown during the free Party on the Plaza gatherings at Morris Bicentennial Plaza, 4:30pm Friday and Saturday.
⚾ Catch a ballgame when the Indianapolis Indians host the Louisville Bats at Victory Field. 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:05pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $15.
🎭 See deaf artists showcase wordless storytelling forms like mime, gesture and cinematic movement during the Visual Vernacular Festival at the Indiana Historical Society. 3–7pm Friday, 1–7pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $50.
🤠 Kick it with country megastar Garth Brooks when he brings his “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 8pm Friday and Saturday, and 2pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $154.
🎵 Head to the Indiana State Museum for a free celebration of polka culture and its influence on Mexican music genres at the Polkas Norteñas Fest, 10am–5pm Saturday.
🏈 Get ready for some football when the Colts host the Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium in preseason action, 1pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $11.
🏮 Be part of the Near Eastside's most colorful annual celebration when the free Feast of Lanterns event returns to Spades Park from 4–11pm Saturday with live music, local vendors and lots of lanterns.
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to get cozy during the lantern lighting at night.
- See a festival map here.
🎸 See two acclaimed blues-rock acts share the stage when Tedeschi Trucks Band and Alabama Shakes take over the Ruoff Music Center, 7:30pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $28.
🎤 Witness the Indy-based Chamber Music Band turn the Hi-Fi Annex stage into a unique blend of soul, funk, pop and R&B, 7pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $21.