Midnight Circus is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain bred from Sunset Sherbet and Animal Cookies, known for a creamy, berry-cookie flavor with a diesel finish. It is credited to Evermore Cannabis Company, which selected it from a cross of two Bay Area cookie-family cuts. Listings put it at about 23–25% THC, with a happy lift that settles into heavy body calm.
Midnight Circus Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid (about 70% indica) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Sunset Sherbet × Animal Cookies |
| Breeder / origin | Evermore Cannabis Company |
| THC | 23–25% (typical lab range) |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene, Linalool |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet, pine, diesel, earthy, berry, creamy, blueberry cookie, lemon, vanilla |
| Reported effects | relaxed, happy, creative, euphoric, sleepy |
| Best for | evening use, unwinding, experienced consumers |
Where Midnight Circus Comes From
Midnight Circus is credited to Evermore Cannabis Company. Leafly lists Evermore as the breeder, and Leaf Magazine’s product picks also tie the cut to Evermore. Both Leafly and AllBud give the same parents: Sunset Sherbet and Animal Cookies, two Bay Area cookie-family cuts. AllBud puts the split at about 70% indica.
The same Sunset Sherbet and Animal Cookies pairing shows up elsewhere under other names, most notably Sunset Animal, so Midnight Circus is best understood as Evermore’s own selection from that cross rather than a one-of-a-kind pedigree. Leafly’s Sunset Animal page even mentions an Evermore cut sold under a similar name. One retail strain guide claims the full pedigree was never disclosed, but the two main databases agree on the parents.
It remains a mostly regional strain, and data on it is thin: Leafly has only a single reader review so far, and AllBud has one written review.
Midnight Circus Effects: What It Feels Like
Reports describe a two-stage high. It opens with an upbeat, happy and creative mood, then eases into a warm, full-body calm. AllBud’s description adds that the body relaxation can turn sedating and often ends in sleep, and its effect tags include relaxed, hungry, sleepy and tingly. Leafly’s lone reviewer called it a personal favorite and tagged it creative, euphoric, happy and relaxed.
With THC in the mid-20s, this is a strain to take slowly. The early lift is pleasant for an evening at home, but the body weight that follows makes it a poor fit before errands or work. Newer consumers should start with a single small hit and wait.
Midnight Circus Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Expect a dessert profile. AllBud describes a creamy, sweet smoke with a nutty blueberry cookie quality and a skunky diesel edge, while the aroma leans heavier, with spicy, woody pine notes. Leafly lists lemon, vanilla and sweet as its flavor tags.
Leafly’s description names caryophyllene, limonene, humulene and linalool as the main terpenes. Caryophyllene brings the peppery, woody side, limonene adds the lemon brightness, humulene contributes an earthy, hoppy dryness, and linalool supports the soft floral sweetness.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Humulene: woody and hoppy, also found in hops and basil
- Linalool: floral and lavender-like
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Midnight Circus
Neither database lists many negatives because review counts are low. Dry mouth is the usual complaint with potent cookie-family cultivars, and the sedating second half can leave people drowsy or glued to the couch if they overdo it.
If you are new to Midnight Circus, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Midnight Circus for Medical Reasons?
The one Leafly reader who reported a condition mentioned anxiety, and AllBud lists stress, insomnia and muscle tension among the issues people say they reach for it for. With so few reports, treat this as anecdote rather than a pattern.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Midnight Circus
- Sunset Sherbet: its fruity, creamy parent
- Animal Cookies: its potent cookie-family parent
- Gelato: a Sunset Sherbet descendant with a similar dessert profile
- Girl Scout Cookies: the cookie family both parents trace back to
- Animal Mints: another Animal Cookies descendant with a sweet, heavy finish
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Indica Strains to Explore
Mochi Gelato · Money Cake · Money Maker · Mendo Breath · Mellowz · Meat Breath · All indica strains
Where to Buy Midnight Circus
Dispensary menus change every week, and Midnight Circus may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Tacoma, browse Tacoma dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Craft Cannabis Tacoma and Lidz Cannabis Tacoma. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Karma Club – Chicago and Guaranteed Dispensary – Chicago. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Midnight Circus FAQ
Is Midnight Circus indica or sativa?
It is an indica-dominant hybrid, listed by AllBud at about 70% indica and 30% sativa.
What is Midnight Circus a cross of?
Leafly and AllBud both list Sunset Sherbet crossed with Animal Cookies.
Who makes Midnight Circus?
Leafly credits Evermore Cannabis Company, and Leaf Magazine also ties the cut to Evermore.
How strong is Midnight Circus?
It is potent. Listings put it around 23–25% THC, so start low.
What does Midnight Circus taste like?
Creamy and sweet, with blueberry cookie, lemon and vanilla notes and a skunky diesel finish.
Is Midnight Circus good for sleep?
Many users find its second half relaxing and sleepy, which makes it more of a nighttime strain.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
