How to get a ticket refund if your event was canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak

Got a ticket in the next few weeks for “The Book of Mormon”? The Milwaukee Bucks or the Los Angeles Dodgers? How about Cher’s “Here We Go Again” tour?

First came SXSW, then Coachella. Now waves of cancellations and postponements are rolling in as large ticketed gatherings are being banned to combat the spread of the fast-moving coronavirus.

The NBA, MLB and NHL have postponed their seasons, the NCAA has canceled its March Madness basketball tournaments, and numerous other large-scale and local events have been affected.

In New York, public gatherings of more than 500 people have been banned by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. That means New York City theaters are shutting down for at least a month.

Will you get your money back? It probably depends on whether the event has been canceled or postponed.

If it’s canceled, you’ll probably receive a refund soon. Most venues, major ticket sellers and resellers are offering refunds.

If it’s postponed, you may have to wait. Those events eventually could be rescheduled, in which case your ticket may be valid for the new date.

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