The culture of Malda represents the multi-ethnicity of the town Malda. During the partition a bulk of immigrants arrived from East Pakistan and resided in the extensive areas of Malda including the outskirts.

The culture in Malda is therefore a mixed culture. Dominated by the Hindu Bengali prevalently, the district of Malda is also inhabited by the people belonging to the Muslim and Santali sects. The folk culture of Gambhira is a characteristic feature of Malda. It signifies the everyday life blended with joy and sorrow, which is the very spirit of the common life in Malda. Various national and international matters are also presented in a unique way though that folk drama. The diversified culture of Malda represents the very spirit of the land of Malda.