1955 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1955 in Norwegian music.

June

 * 1 – The 3rd Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (June 1 – 15).

Deaths

 * October
 * 26 – Arne Eggen, composer and organist (born 1881).

Births

 * January
 * 10 – Ole Henrik Giørtz, jazz pianist, arranger and bandleader.


 * February
 * 27 – Terje Tønnesen, violinist.


 * April
 * 19
 * Rolf Løvland, composer and lyricist (Eurovision Song Contest).
 * Rune Klakegg, jazz pianist and composer.


 * May
 * 18 – Kjetil Bjerkestrand, keyboardist, composer, music arranger and record producer.


 * June
 * 7 – Jon Balke, jazz pianist and composer (Magnetic North Orchestra).


 * July
 * 9 – Jan Kåre Hystad, jazz saxophonist (Bergen Big Band).
 * 15 – Pål Thowsen, jazz drummer.


 * October
 * 1 – Morten Gunnar Larsen, jazz pianist and composer.


 * December
 * 28 – Yngve Slettholm, composer.