The Bandstand was one of the final additions to The Gardens. It was added in the years after the park became a full-time visitor attraction in the 1920s. In its early years, the Bandstand was Alton Towers' premier entertainment, with a full schedule of traditional bands performing each summer.
Bands continued to perform here right through to the 90s, but it has now been decades since it was last used for its intended purpose. More recently, it has been used for lighting displays during the various light trails that have been offered since 2020.