Ashokenagar has a rich cultural history. In the field of music, literature many Ashoknagarians are leading the industries. Footballer Samaresh Chowdhury(Pintu Chowdhury), Athlete Tarit belong to Ashokenagar. Ashokenagar is well known for the big Durga Pujas as well as the Kali Puja venues. Kalyangarh region is well known for its Jagaddhatri Puja. Some of the famous clubs that celebrate Durga Puja in a large scale are Bharati Sangha, BalakaSangha (A.G.Colony), Agradoot Sangha (5 No.), A.P.A., Broti Sangha, Pancher Pally, Kendrio Durgoutsav Committee (1/3 More), Rabindra Sangha, 3 No. Scheme Odibasi Brindro (Vivekananda Club), Pally Sangha, Surhid Sangha, Milan Sangha,Ashoknagar Madhhya Pally(NETAJI SUBHASH SANGA), Sakti Shadhana Club,Kalpataru seba sangha(kankpul),Nabarun Sangha, Agni Bina Club, Banitirtha Club, Sisutirtha Club, Shanti Maitre Sangha.(Kankpul 19 No.), Bandhab Samiti, Janakalyan Shaba, Tarun Sanga Kalyangarh 6No etc. etc.
Some of the famous clubs that celebrate Kali Puja in a large scale are Sanghashri Club, Agradoot Club (8 No.), Bangagora Club, Balaka Sangha (A.G.Colony), Balok Brinda Puja Committee (Kankpul 19 No.), Pancher Pally, 1/3 More. Also some small Kali Pujas are celebrated.
Some of the famous clubs that celebrate Jagadhatri Puja in Kalyangarah in large scale are Netaji Sanga, Arunoday, Ramkrishna Seba Samiti, Rocket More, Bhratri Sangha, Deshbandu Club, KNC, 12No. Pally,Football Coaching Center, Amra Sabai, Jagarani. Ashokenagar is now called 2nd 'Chandannagar' due to this pujo.
A famous children festival "Sisu Utsav" is held every year. It starts from 14 November which is celebrated as Children's day in the country & continues for 3 months. A book fair is also held every year by the Ashokenagar Kalyangarh Educational & Research society.
Ashokenagar has own Town Hall named Sahid Sadan. Various types of Cultural Programme organized by local organizations, it is maintained by Municipality. Famous
