A Plymouth City Council spokesperson said: “Despite social media rumours and inaccurate, unsubstantiated reports online - Plymouth City Council and Home Park did NOT ask Rod Stewart to stop his concert on Saturday night.
“Any allegation that the Lord Mayor asked the performer to stop are also untrue. The Lord Mayor was not at the concert.
“Arts and culture are very important to Plymouth City Council and an integral part of growing our local economy. The venue had an 11pm Special Events Certificate, issued by the Safety Advisory Group, which the venue made clear to the artist’s promoter.
“As with any concert, should a performer decide to end their set before the licenced curfew set out in the Special Events Certificate, it is not because of any decision made by the local authority or the venue.”