Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song "Karusell", written by Jolly Kramer-Johansen, and performed by Kirsti Sparboe.

The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 1965 in order to select its entry for the contest.

Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) held the Melodi Grand Prix 1965 at its studios in Oslo, hosted by Odd Grythe.

[2] On the night of the final Sparboe performed 7th in the running order, following Austria and preceding Belgium.

Each national jury awarded 5-3-1 to their top three songs, and at the close "Karusell" had picked up only 1 point (from Austria), placing Norway joint 13th (with Portugal) of the 18 entries.