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