There has been a bandstand in the park for over a century. The original bandstand was manufactured by Messrs Walter Macfarlane and Co. of Glasgow. At the grand opening of the park, the gates were ceremonially unlocked with a silver key and the dignitaries then took their seats on the bandstand from which speeches were given to the assembled crowd. In July 1905 the Council purchased 200 folding chairs for Central Park at three shillings seven and a half pence each.
The new bandstand which was constructed by Gallagher Group Ltd and Britannia Architectural Metalwork Ltd has been erected very close to the original site of the first bandstand and will form a vibrant centre-piece for a range of concerts. The stone paving, steps and edges are of Kentish Ragstone composite to match the traditional materials of the plinth cladding. Protected by CCTV and other security measures, the bandstand has its own power supply, lighting and a music system for effect when not in use.