Bermuda marked Queen Victoria's Jubilee in June 1887 with loyal enthusiasm. Celebrations included the erection of a triumphal arch, a torch-light procession, fireworks, 'a general illumination', and the naming of Victoria Street by Hamilton's Chief Magistrate.

Once the celebrations were over, debate began on erecting something permanent and practical in the City of Hamilton to commemorate 50 years of the Queen's reign.

A bandstand had long been considered desirable, and now seemed the perfect choice, not least because it was felt that regular military band concerts would bring the population into closer contact with the resident British forces.

At the Corporation of Hamilton's request, Alex Pratt, clerk of works at Trinity Church, visited Glasgow, Scotland, in 1887 to discuss a suitable design, and in early 1888 the order was placed with Messrs. George Smith & Co., the Sun Foundry in Glasgow on what was described as "exceptionally favourable terms". By November of that year, the bandstand was completed and arrived in Bermuda in December on the SS Eagle. A site was duly prepared in what is now Victoria Park, and a 44 sq ft octagonal base laid. Poor winter weather delayed erection of the bandstand, but the job was completed in 1889. Landscaping included the installation of pathways, Bermuda cedars, small lawns and formal gardens.

In September, 2007, Corporation of Hamilton parks superintendent Steven DeSilva realised, during a routine maintenance inspection, that the bandstand needed expert attention. As a result of his research, which led to the Glasgow foundry where the bandstand was originally made, ironworks experts Andrew Laing and David Mitchell were flown in for consultation.

The two men were astonished at the unique, then-108-year-old structure's general state of preservation and pronounced it "a remarkable gem". Nevertheless, they agreed it needed specialised attention, and duly submitted a report to the Corporation of Hamilton, which was accepted.

Dismantled and shipped to Mr. Laing's foundry in Scotland, Andrew Laing & Sons, it was renovated, and has now been returned and re-erected in Victoria Park, and painted in the Corporation colours of blue and gold.