1965 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1965 in Norwegian music.

May

 * 19 – The 15th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (May 19 – June 5).

June

 * The 2nd Kongsberg Jazz Festival started in Kongsberg, Norway.

July

 * The 5th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway.

Unknown date

 * Kirsti Sparboe wins the Melodi Grand Prix, singing "Karusell" by Jolly Kramer-Johansen.

Deaths

 * January
 * 11 – Arne Bjørndal, hardingfele fiddler, composer and folklorist (born 1882).


 * May
 * 23 – Helge Klæstad, judge and composer (born 1885).

Births

 * February
 * 13 – Ole Mathisen, jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer.
 * 24 – Tone Åse, jazz singer.
 * 27 – Malika Makouf Rasmussen, percussionist, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist, singer, composer and music producer.


 * March
 * 12 – Liv Stoveland, soprano and singing teacher.
 * 21 – Kristin Mellem, violinist, composer, and orchestra conductor.


 * June
 * 9 – Helge Sunde, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer.


 * July
 * 16 – Odd André Elveland, jazz saxophonist and composer.
 * 28 – Roger Ludvigsen, Sami guitarist, percussionist, and composer.


 * September
 * 24 – Njål Ølnes, jazz tenor saxophonist and composer.


 * October
 * 9 – Geir Lysne, jazz saxophonist, composer, music arranger, conductor, and Big Band leader.


 * Unknown date
 * Helge Andreas Norbakken, percussionist.