The following is a list of notable events and compositions of the year 1960 in Nordic music.
Events
12 March â The 5th Eurovision Song Contest is held in the UK. For the first time, three Scandinavian countries compete: Norway finish fourth, Denmark and Sweden (joint 10th).
15 March â Swedish tenor Jussi Björling has a heart attack while performing at Covent Garden, London, but insists on continuing.
20 March â Danish tenor Lauritz Melchior gives a special concert in Copenhagen to mark his 70th birthday.
20 August â Jussi Björling gives his final concert performance, in Stockholm.