There are many cultural and artistic events specific to the city of Kasserine, including zarda. It is traditional shows with a local character liturgical and folk , organized in honor of a patron saint in a spontaneous way and without the intervention of the public authority. They often have a socio-economic nature insofar as they attract a large audience. The zarda Sidi Bou Saada, located in the area of El Arish in Kasserine, is one of the most famous of the city.
Zarda addition, there are other cultural events, including the National Festival of the alfa . Making this plant live over 6000 families in Kasserine, it is therefore an important place in society kasserinoise. The festival is organized at the initiative of the National crafts, in collaboration with the National Agency for the development of heritage and cultural promotion and the National Society of cellulose and paper alfa .
Among the local celebrities include singer cha�bi Tunisian Cheb Salih , from Kasserine and pioneer gasba , traditional folk music of Tunisia and El Pastor, comedian and singer