1965 in Nordic music

The following is a list of notable events and compositions of the year 1965 in Nordic music.

Events

• 19 February – With 1965 designated "Sibelius Year", marked by greetings from US President Lyndon Johnson, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein organises a Young People's Concert devoted to the composer's work.
• 21 March – The 10th Eurovision Song Contest is held in Italy, and is won by Luxembourg. Sweden participate after a year's absence, finishing in 10th place. Of the remaining Scandinavian countries, Denmark finish 7th, Norway 13th and Denmark joint 15th with no votes
• unknown date – Tauno Marttinen is awarded a Pro Finlandia medal.

New works

• Laci Boldemann – Svart är vitt (opera)
• Gunnar Bucht – Strängaspel
• Gösta Nystroem – Symphony No. 6 ("Sinfonia Tramontana")
• Yngve Sköld – String Quartet no. 3

Popular music

• Reino Helismaa & Toivo Kärki – "", performed by Tapio Rautavaara
• Vince Taylor – "Brand New Cadillac", performed by Hep Stars (#1 Sweden)

New recordings

• Monica Zetterlund – '