Aurelio Voltaire

Aurelio Voltaire is a Cuban-American musician best known as a pioneering figure in the dark cabaret and gothic music scene. Performing simply as Voltaire, he has built a devoted cult following since the late 1990s with his darkly comic songwriting, theatrical stage presence, and distinctive blend of cabaret, folk, and rock influences. His music often mixes gallows humor with gothic imagery, earning him a reputation as one of the genre's most colorful and irreverent voices.

Beyond music, Voltaire is a true multi-hyphenate talent: he works as a singer, guitarist, screenwriter, animator, comics artist, and university teacher. This creative range has allowed him to build a career that spans not just concert stages but also animation and illustrated media, giving his live shows a distinctly visual, storytelling quality. His performances blend musicianship with theatrical flair, appealing to fans of alternative, goth, and cabaret culture alike.

With roots in both Cuba and the United States, Voltaire brings a unique cultural perspective to his art, and his decades-long career has made him a respected elder statesman of the dark cabaret movement. Audiences can expect a show that is witty, macabre, and unapologetically theatrical.