The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966.

This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions.

The event was followed by the 1966 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.

Kingston was elected host by the CGF in Rome, Italy during the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Participating Commonwealth countries and territories: *   Host nation (Jamaica)